AJR14,1,42 Whereas, Norway, which means "Northern Way," covers 125,052 square miles,
3has a population of approximately 4,600,000 people, and possesses the
4second-highest gross domestic product per capita in the world; and

AJR14,1,65 Whereas, Norwegian immigrants have made countless contributions to the
6cultures of Wisconsin and other regions of the United States; and

AJR14,1,77 Whereas, one out of every 12 Wisconsinites claims Norwegian ancestry; and

AJR14,1,108 Whereas, "Syttende Mai," Norwegian for "May 17," celebrates the anniversary
9of the 1814 signing of the Norwegian Constitution that declared Norway's
10independence from Denmark; and

AJR14,1,1211 Whereas, the Norwegian Constitution is the third oldest in the world, being
12predated only by the constitutions of the United States and France; and

AJR14,1,1513 Whereas, Norwegian culture can be found throughout Wisconsin in the cuisine
14of lutefisk and lefse, in the art of rosemaling, and in the presence of wood-carved
15trolls; and

AJR14,2,5

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1Whereas, Wisconsin communities, such as Westby, Stoughton, Blair, Mt. Horeb,
2and Woodville, will celebrate "Syttende Mai" in many ways, including parades,
3Norwegian displays, Norwegian street music and dancers, "Syttende Mai" king and
4queen presentations, "Syttende Mai" runs, special museum tours, choral concerts,
5church services, and Norwegian drama; and

AJR14,2,7 6Whereas, thousands of Wisconsin citizens of Norwegian heritage will
7participate in these activities during the month of May; now, therefore, be it