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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 126
February 6, 2026 - Introduced by Senator
Quinn
, cosponsored by Representative
Green
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR126,1,3
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Relating to:
celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the American Birkebeiner and
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proclaiming February 16 to 22, 2026, as American Birkebeiner Week in
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Wisconsin.
SJR126,1,7
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Whereas, the American Birkebeiner has grown from humble beginnings in
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1973 to the largest cross-country ski race in North America and is currently the
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only race representing the United States of America within the Worldloppet Ski
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Federation; and
SJR126,1,12
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Whereas, the American Birkebeiner is a uniquely American tradition that
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brings in over 12,000 cross-country skiers and an estimated 35,000 spectators each
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February to race between Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, as well as celebrate and
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participate in the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s annual Birkie Week of
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cross-country skiing festivities, which includes events for all ages and abilities; and
SJR126,1,14
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Whereas, over 360,000 skiers have participated in American Birkebeiner Ski
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Foundation races since 1973; and
SJR126,2,3
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Whereas, Hayward and the surrounding communities will host participants
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from at least 25 countries, 49 states, and the District of Columbia (in 2026) to join in
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Birkie Week festivities; and
SJR126,2,5
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Whereas, 2,500 volunteers from all points north, south, east, and west
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volunteer at Birkie Week events in support of the 15,000 competitors; and
SJR126,2,6
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Whereas, the American Birkebeiner is celebrating its 52nd year in 2026; and
SJR126,2,10
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Whereas, the over-100-kilometer American Birkebeiner recreational trail was
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ranked the number one cross-country ski destination in the United States in 2016.
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This recreational corridor is utilized by an estimated 100,000 visitors annually and
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draws tourists to the northwestern Wisconsin region; and
SJR126,2,12
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Whereas, Birkie Week events and year-round users of the Birkie Trail
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contribute significantly to the economy in Sawyer and Bayfield Counties; and
SJR126,2,17
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Whereas, the mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, a 501 (c)
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(3) nonprofit organization, is to conduct the finest international cross-country ski
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competitions, to serve as good stewards of the American Birkebeiner trail system,
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and to support a healthy and active lifestyle among people of all ages and abilities;
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now, therefore, be it
SJR126,2,22
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Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the legislature, in
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recognition of the importance of the American Birkebeiner and its contribution to
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the state of Wisconsin and its citizens, celebrates the 52nd anniversary of the
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American Birkebeiner and does hereby proclaim February 16 to 22, 2026, to be
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American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin; and, be it further
SJR126,3,2
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Resolved, That
the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this resolution to
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the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation.
SJR126,3,3
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