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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 67
June 12, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Drake
,
L. Johnson
,
Carpenter
,
Dassler-Alfheim
,
Hesselbein
,
Jacque
,
Larson
,
Ratcliff
,
Roys
and
Spreitzer
, cosponsored by Representatives
Moore Omokunde
,
Arney
,
Goodwin
,
Haywood
,
Madison
,
Rivera-Wagner
,
Stubbs
,
Taylor
,
DeSmidt
,
Emerson
,
Joers
,
Miresse
,
Ortiz-Velez
,
Prado
,
Roe
,
Sinicki
,
Spiros
,
Stroud
,
Subeck
,
Tenorio
and
Udell
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR67,1,2
1
Relating to:
honoring Anna Mae Robertson for her extraordinary achievements
2
and service to our nation.
SJR67,1,6
3
Whereas, Anna Mae Robertson, a distinguished resident of Milwaukee and
4
one of the last surviving members of the historic 6888th Central Postal Directory
5
Battalion, also known as the Six Triple Eight, dedicated her life to serving our
6
nation with honor, courage, and unwavering commitment; and
SJR67,1,9
7
Whereas, born in Mississippi and raised in Osceola, Arkansas, Anna Mae
8
Robertson enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps in 1943 during World War II,
9
joining the only all-Black, all-female battalion to serve overseas; and
SJR67,1,12
10
Whereas, upon arrival in England in early 1945, the battalion faced the
11
formidable task of clearing a backlog of over 17 million pieces of mail, a mission
12
critical to maintaining soldier morale; and
SJR67,2,2
13
Whereas, members of the battalion worked around the clock in eight-hour
1
shifts under challenging conditions to clear the backlog in a record-breaking three
2
months; and
SJR67,2,5
3
Whereas, after returning to the United States in 1946, Anna Mae Robertson
4
settled in Milwaukee, dedicating her life to caring for others as a nurse’s aide and
5
raising a family; and
SJR67,2,9
6
Whereas, after decades of being overlooked, Anna Mae Robertson’s invaluable
7
contributions were finally recognized when Robertson was awarded various
8
individual service medals in 2014 and her battalion was formally presented with
9
the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal in 2025; and
SJR67,2,13
10
Whereas, Anna Mae Robertson’s legacy is immortalized through her family
11
and in documentaries, feature films, including the acclaimed film
The Six Triple
12
Eight
, and public honors and heartfelt tributes from elected officials and artists
13
alike; and
SJR67,2,15
14
Whereas, Anna Mae Robertson passed away at the remarkable age of 101,
15
leaving behind a profound legacy of resilience, service, and inspiration; and
SJR67,2,17
16
Whereas, Anna Mae Robertson exemplified the highest ideals of duty, honor,
17
and patriotism; now, therefore, be it
SJR67,2,22
18
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the members of
19
the Wisconsin Legislature recognize and honor Anna Mae Robertson for her
20
extraordinary achievements and service to our nation, extend their deepest
21
gratitude and heartfelt condolences to her family, and acknowledge the enduring
22
impact of her contributions to our state and our country.
SJR67,2,23
23
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