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Introduced
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
In Committee
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: proclaiming May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months.
AI Summary
This resolution proclaims May 2025 and May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Months, recognizing the significant contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation's civic, social, economic, and cultural life since their arrival over 370 years ago. The resolution highlights the historical context of Jewish immigration, noting that between 1933 and 1952, over 330,000 Jews fled persecution in Europe to find refuge in the United States. It emphasizes the role of Holocaust survivors in fighting for civil rights and educating future generations about the dangers of bigotry and anti-Semitism. The resolution also provides specific context for Wisconsin, mentioning the state's approximately 33,000 Jewish residents, over 30 active synagogues, and notable Jewish Americans with connections to the state, such as Senators Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, actors Gene Wilder and Charlotte Rae, and Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir. By referencing the Jewish concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world), the resolution underscores the community's commitment to pursuing justice and righteousness, and celebrates how the Jewish American experience demonstrates the ultimate triumph of liberty and opportunity over prejudice and hate.
Sponsors (51)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Francesca Hong (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Dan Knodl (R),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Maureen McCarville (D),
Paul Melotik (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Dave Murphy (R),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Adam Neylon (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Nancy VanderMeer (R),
Last Action
Representative Vining added as a cosponsor (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr45 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR45.pdf |
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