2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
LRB-3190/1
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May 30, 2025 - Introduced by Senators Wanggaard, Spreitzer and Wall, cosponsored by Representatives Callahan, Armstrong, Johnson, Miresse, Mursau, Palmeri, Piwowarczyk, Sinicki, Snyder and Tranel. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR59,1,2
1Relating to: proclaiming the week of June 22 to June 28, 2025, as Amateur Radio
2Week in the state of Wisconsin. SJR59,1,63Whereas, Wisconsin is home to over 11,000 amateur radio operators, 4commonly known as “hams,” who have been a vital part of our communities, 5providing reliable communication support during emergencies and public service 6events; and SJR59,1,97Whereas, Wisconsin’s numerous amateur radio clubs have been instrumental 8in promoting technical education, community service, and emergency preparedness 9throughout the state; and SJR59,1,1410Whereas, amateur radio operators in Wisconsin partner with organizations 11such as ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service), RACES (Radio Amateur Civil 12Emergency Service), and local emergency management agencies to provide 13dependable backup communications during times of crisis, ensuring public safety 14and continuity of service when traditional systems fail; and SJR59,2,4
1Whereas, the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), the leading organization 2for amateur radio in the U.S., has designated June 22 to 28, 2025, as Amateur 3Radio Week to recognize the contributions of amateur radio operators nationwide; 4now, therefore, be it SJR59,2,85Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin 6State Legislature proclaims the week of June 22 to June 28, 2025, as Amateur 7Radio Week in Wisconsin and commends the state’s amateur radio operators for 8their dedication and service to the community.
