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2003 - 2004 LEGISLATURE
March 18, 2003 - Introduced by Senators Robson and Jauch. Referred to
Committee on Senate Organization.
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1Relating to: commending the soldiers serving on active duty in the Middle East and
2their families and friends and praying for the prompt and safe return of
3American troops.
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Whereas, approximately 2,300 members of the Wisconsin army and air
5national guard, constituting about 24% of the Wisconsin membership, have been
6called to active duty as the United States mobilizes for war against Iraq; and
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Whereas, this represents the largest percentage of Wisconsin army and air
8national guard members that have been activated since 1961; and
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Whereas, approximately 1,600 members of army reserve, air force reserve,
10marine corps reserve, and navy reserve units in Wisconsin have been called to active
11duty; and
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Whereas, thousands of other sons and daughters of Wisconsin in the full-time
13military will serve in the Middle East in the war against Iraq; and
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Whereas, enlisting in the armed forces demonstrates a strong love of country
15and commitment to the values of our nation; and
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1Whereas, military service requires great personal sacrifice for modest pay and
2long periods of being away from family, friends, and community; and troops in the
3Middle East will face harsh desert conditions; and
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Whereas, those who enlist put their trust in the wisdom of our nation's leaders,
5and know that they could, at any time, give their lives for their country; and
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Whereas, family and friends of soldiers say good-bye to their loved ones with
7the fear and uncertainty of what lies ahead; now, therefore, be it
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8Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of
9the state of Wisconsin expresses its support of the men and women of the United
10States armed forces, including the reserves and national guard, for their courage,
11dedication, and service to their country; and, be it further
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12Resolved, That the Wisconsin legislature commends the family and friends of
13those soldiers serving on active duty in the Middle East and prays for the prompt and
14safe return of their loved ones; and, be it further
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15Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall transmit a copy of this joint
16resolution to the immediate family of each of the Wisconsin residents mobilized for
17military action in the Middle East.
