SJR52,1,32 Whereas, many people in Wisconsin proudly trace their roots to Poland, a land
3whose rich and colorful past is rivaled only by the bright promise of its future; and

SJR52,1,64 Whereas, in October, as we celebrate the many contributions that Americans
5of Polish heritage have made to our nation's history and culture, we also reaffirm the
6strong and friendly ties between the United States and Poland; and

SJR52,1,97 Whereas, before America became a nation, Poles came to these shores in search
8of liberty and opportunity, and their descendants have remained at the forefront of
9efforts to keep America free, strong, and prosperous; and

SJR52,1,1210 Whereas, we celebrate the great Polish heroes Taddeusz Kosciuszko and
11Casimir Pulaski, who helped secure the independence of our fledgling republic
12during the Revolutionary War; and

SJR52,2,213 Whereas, since that time, millions of other men and women of Polish descent
14have invested their hopes in America's bold experiment in self-government and,

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1inspired by faith in God and a devotion to democratic ideals, have worked hard to
2ensure its success; and

SJR52,2,43 Whereas, many of these Poles have chosen Wisconsin as their state of residence;
4and

SJR52,2,65 Whereas, the deep cultural and familial ties between the peoples of Wisconsin
6and Poland have been strengthened by our shared values and aspirations; and

SJR52,2,97 Whereas, for generations, Poles have demonstrated the same reverence for
8individual rights and dignity that infuses our own system of government; now,
9therefore, be it