2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-3045/1
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May 21, 2025 - Introduced by Senators Drake, Carpenter, Ratcliff and Spreitzer, cosponsored by Representatives Taylor, Billings, Brown, Clancy, Cruz, DeSanto, DeSmidt, Fitzgerald, Hysell, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Prado, Roe, Sinicki, Stroud, Stubbs, Subeck and Miresse. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR57,1,1
1Relating to: designating May as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin. SJR57,1,42Whereas, the state of Wisconsin has a thriving community of older Americans 3who deserve recognition for their contributions and sacrifices to ensure a better life 4for future generations; and SJR57,1,65Whereas, more than 1.45 million Wisconsin residents are ages 60 or older, 6comprising 25 percent of the state’s total population; and SJR57,1,97Whereas, the Wisconsin State Legislature is committed to helping all 8individuals live longer, healthier lives in the communities of their choice for as long 9as possible; and SJR57,1,1310Whereas, since 1965, the Older Americans Act has supported various 11initiatives that help older adults remain healthy and independent, including Meals 12on Wheels, congregate meals at senior centers, assisted transportation, in-home 13care, and respite care; and SJR57,2,214Whereas, these vital services complement existing medical and health care
1systems, help prevent hospital admissions and readmissions, and support some of 2life’s most basic functions, such as bathing and preparing healthy meals; and SJR57,2,53Whereas, these programs also support family caregivers, address issues of 4exploitation, neglect, and abuse of older adults, and adapt services to the needs of 5Native American elders; and SJR57,2,86Whereas, the Wisconsin State Legislature recognizes the value of community 7engagement and service in helping older adults remain healthy and active while 8giving back to others; and SJR57,2,139Whereas, the Wisconsin State Legislature encourages opportunities to enrich 10the lives of individuals of all ages by promoting and engaging in activity, wellness, 11and social inclusion; emphasizing home and community-based services that 12support independent living; and ensuring that citizens of all ages benefit from the 13contributions and experience of older adults; now, therefore be it SJR57,2,1514Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the month of May 15shall be designated as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin.
