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2013 - 2014 LEGISLATURE
May 17, 2013 - Introduced by Representatives Goyke, Wright, Honadel, Ohnstad,
Barnes, Johnson, Kessler, Pasch, Sinicki, Riemer, Zamarripa, Zepnick,
Berceau, Danou, Genrich, Hebl, Hulsey, Jorgensen, Kahl, Mason,
Ringhand, Vruwink, Wachs, Young, Bernier, Bies, Born, Brooks, Czaja,
Kerkman, Knodl, Murphy, Mursau, Murtha, A. Ott, Ripp, Schraa, Spiros,
Stone, Strachota, Thiesfeldt, Tittl, Tranel, Weatherston, Hintz and
Ballweg, cosponsored by Senators Harris, L. Taylor, C. Larson, Carpenter,
Olsen, T. Cullen, Hansen, Lassa, Lehman, Miller, Shilling, Vinehout,
Kedzie and Lazich. Referred to Committee on Rules.
AJR37,1,2 1Relating to: recognizing the 110th anniversary of the founding of the
2Harley-Davidson Motor Company.
AJR37,1,43 Whereas, in 1903, boyhood friends William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson
4completed the first design and manufacture of a motorcycle; and
AJR37,1,75 Whereas, in 1906, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company completed
6construction of its first building on the current site of the company's world
7headquarters; and
AJR37,1,98 Whereas, in 1907, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company was formally
9incorporated with 18 employees purchasing its first shares; and
AJR37,1,1110 Whereas, Arthur Davidson implemented the "close to the customer" sales
11philosophy and established a worldwide network of motorcycle dealers; and
AJR37,1,1312 Whereas, during World War I, Harley-Davidson supplied 17,000 motorcycles
13for use by Allied Armed Forces; and
AJR37,1,1514 Whereas, the first Allied soldier to enter Germany following the signing of the
15armistice was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle; and
AJR37,2,2
1Whereas, by 1920, Harley-Davidson was the world's largest motorcycle
2manufacturer; and
AJR37,2,53 Whereas, during World War II, Harley-Davidson built more than 90,000
4motorcycles for use by United States and Allied personnel, earning four Army-Navy
5"E" Awards for excellence in wartime production; and
AJR37,2,86 Whereas, since 1980, as a national corporate sponsor of the Muscular
7Dystrophy Association, Harley-Davidson has raised more than $90 million to fund
8research and health services; and
AJR37,2,109 Whereas, the Harley Owners Group, with more than one million members and
10900 chapters worldwide, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2013; and
AJR37,2,1211 Whereas, Harley-Davidson Motor Company during 2012 produced more than
12247,000 motorcycles and generated $4.9 billion in revenue; and
AJR37,2,1513 Whereas, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has grown from a small enterprise
14established by boyhood friends from Wisconsin into one of the most recognizable and
15iconic brands in the world, with dealerships in 85 countries; and
AJR37,2,1816 Whereas, the Harley-Davidson Motor Company is part of the fabric of
17communities throughout Wisconsin, and Harley Davidson motorcycles are a source
18of pride and enjoyment for owners, families, and friends; now, therefore, be it
AJR37,2,23 19Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the
20Wisconsin legislature hereby honor and congratulate the Harley-Davidson Motor
21Company on its 110th anniversary and recognize the important contributions that
22its products and employees have made to the state of Wisconsin and the United
23States of America.
AJR37,2,2424 (End)
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