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Introduced
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
In Committee
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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 anniversary, highlighting its significant history and ongoing importance. The resolution notes that the Army was established on June 14, 1775, predating the nation itself, and has continuously defended the United States through various conflicts from the Revolutionary War to present-day missions. It emphasizes the Army's size, with over 1.2 million personnel globally, and its commitment to defending freedom and adapting to new challenges. The resolution specifically acknowledges the Army's core values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. It also highlights the local significance of Army Garrison Fort McCoy in Wisconsin, which has been crucial in military training and has a substantial economic impact of nearly $1.4 billion. Moreover, the resolution recognizes the more than 10,000 Army soldiers and civilians stationed in Wisconsin and the over 100,000 Army veterans who call the state home. Ultimately, the resolution expresses Wisconsin's appreciation and honor for Army soldiers, civilians, and veterans and their brave service to the state and nation.
Sponsors (58)
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)*,
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),
Kalan Haywood (D),
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),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 11/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr55 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SJR55.pdf |
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