Bill > SJR44

This resolution congratulates the Wauwatosa East Red Raiders Girls Basketball Team on winning their first state championship in 44 years, achieving a remarkable 59-58 victory over top-seeded Edgewood High School in what was the first triple-overtime game in Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) girls basketball history. The resolution highlights the team's impressive transformation, noting that just five years prior they had experienced a winless season in the Greater Metro Conference, and now demonstrated exceptional teamwork, work ethic, toughness, and perseverance. It specifically recognizes Coach Mary Merg and the team's achievement, emphasizing their successful season and the support of their community. The resolution serves as an official acknowledgment and celebration of the team's significant athletic accomplishment, providing public recognition of their hard-fought state championship victory.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr44