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WI AJR40
WI AJR40Celebrating 50 years of strength and resilience of the Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese people.
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Introduced
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
In Committee
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Crossed Over
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: celebrating 50 years of strength and resilience of the Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese people.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary in 2025 of several significant historical events in Southeast Asia, including the conclusion of the Vietnam War, the Secret War in Laos, and the Fall of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. The resolution highlights how many individuals from Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam sought refuge in the United States following these conflicts, with a substantial number resettling in Wisconsin. It specifically notes that Wisconsin now has the third-largest Hmong population in the United States, with thriving communities in cities like Appleton, Sheboygan, Green Bay, Wausau, and Milwaukee. The resolution aims to honor these Southeast Asian American communities, acknowledging their resilience, cultural heritage, and significant contributions to the social, cultural, and economic landscape of the state. By commemorating this milestone, the resolution seeks to recognize the strength and adaptability of Hmong, Lao, Cambodian, and Vietnamese people who have established new lives in the United States after experiencing significant hardship and displacement.
Sponsors (58)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Angelina Cruz (D)*,
Karen DeSanto (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Tip McGuire (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
André Jacque (R),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Brad Pfaff (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr40 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR40.pdf |
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