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WI AJR50

WI AJR50
Recognizing the United States Army’s 250th birthday.


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Introduced
05/07/2025
In Committee
06/16/2025
Crossed Over
06/18/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Relating to: recognizing the United States Army[s 250th birthday.

AI Summary

This resolution recognizes the United States Army's 250th birthday, commemorating its establishment on June 14, 1775, and highlighting its long-standing service to the nation. The resolution emphasizes the Army's rich history of defending freedom, from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions, and acknowledges its significant role as the largest armed service with over 1.2 million personnel worldwide. It specifically notes the Army's commitment to core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage, and recognizes the contributions of Army soldiers, civilians, and veterans. The resolution also provides special attention to the Army's presence in Wisconsin, mentioning Fort McCoy as a crucial military installation that has been instrumental in national defense and has a substantial local economic impact of nearly $1.4 billion. Additionally, the resolution celebrates the Army's ongoing adaptability and its continued commitment to remaining the most effective ground force in the world while expressing appreciation for the sacrifices and dedication of Army personnel.

Sponsors (57)

Scott Allen (R)* Mike Bare (D)* Brienne Brown (D)* Calvin Callahan (R)* Ben DeSmidt (D)* Barbara Dittrich (R)* Steve Doyle (D)* Cindi Duchow (R)* Benjamin Franklin (R)* Rick Gundrum (R)* Karen Hurd (R)* Brent Jacobson (R)* Tara Johnson (D)* Dean Kaufert (R)* Joel Kitchens (R)* Dan Knodl (R)* Rob Kreibich (R)* Anthony Kurtz (R)* Maureen McCarville (D)* Paul Melotik (R)* Vincent Miresse (D)* Clint Moses (R)* Dave Murphy (R)* Jeff Mursau (R)* Todd Novak (R)* Jerry O'Connor (R)* Lori Palmeri (D)* William Penterman (R)* Kevin Petersen (R)* Pricilla Prado (D)* Joe Sheehan (D)* Christine Sinicki (D)* Pat Snyder (R)* Shae Sortwell (R)* John Spiros (R)* David Steffen (R)* Shelia Stubbs (D)* Lisa Subeck (D)* Travis Tranel (R)* Duke Tucker (R)* Chuck Wichgers (R)* Robert Wittke (R)* Shannon Zimmerman (R)* Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),  Tim Carpenter (D),  Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),  Dora Drake (D),  Dianne Hesselbein (D),  Jesse James (R),  Sarah Keyeski (D),  Howard Marklein (R),  Steve Nass (R),  Brad Pfaff (D),  Kelda Roys (D),  Mark Spreitzer (D),  Van Wanggaard (R),  Eric Wimberger (R), 

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 09/09/2025)

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