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2025 - 2026 LEGISLATURE
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2025 SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 86
September 12, 2025 - Introduced by Senators
Wimberger
,
Bradley
,
Cabral-Guevara
,
Carpenter
,
Dassler-Alfheim
,
Drake
,
Jacque
,
Larson
,
Marklein
,
Nass
,
Pfaff
,
Quinn
,
Ratcliff
,
Roys
,
Spreitzer
,
Tomczyk
,
Wall
and
Wanggaard
, cosponsored by Representatives
Petersen
,
Anderson
,
Bare
,
Behnke
,
Brooks
,
Brown
,
Callahan
,
DeSmidt
,
Dittrich
,
Doyle
,
Fitzgerald
,
Goodwin
,
Green
,
Gundrum
,
Johnson
,
Kaufert
,
Kirsch
,
Kitchens
,
Knodl
,
Kreibich
,
Krug
,
Kurtz
,
McCarville
,
Melotik
,
Murphy
,
Nedweski
,
Novak
,
Ortiz-Velez
,
Penterman
,
Piwowarczyk
,
Prado
,
Roe
,
Sheehan
,
Sinicki
,
Snodgrass
,
Snyder
,
Sortwell
,
Spiros
,
Steffen
,
Stroud
,
Stubbs
,
Subeck
,
Tranel
,
Tucker
,
Tusler
,
Udell
,
VanderMeer
,
Wichgers
and
Wittke
. Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.
SJR86,1,1
1
Relating to:
recognizing the United States Navy’s 250th birthday.
SJR86,1,4
2
Whereas, the U.S. Navy traces its origins to a vote taken by the Continental
3
Congress on October 13, 1775, to outfit two sailing vessels for the interception of
4
ships that were transporting munitions to the British Army in America; and
SJR86,1,5
5
Whereas, October 13, 2025, marks 250 years since this historic date; and
SJR86,1,7
6
Whereas, in our celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday, we reflect on its
7
legacy of defending our country’s freedoms, values, and interests; and
SJR86,1,10
8
Whereas, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, our sailors have
9
courageously defended the United States, its citizens, and its Constitution with the
10
utmost dedication and resolve; and
SJR86,1,12
11
Whereas, over 330,000 active duty sailors serve our country in accordance
12
with the U.S. Navy’s core values of honor, courage, and commitment; and
SJR86,2,2
13
Whereas, Wisconsin has played a vital role in supporting the U.S. Navy
1
through its industrial, technological, and personnel contributions, serving as a key
2
partner in preserving America’s maritime strength; and
SJR86,2,6
3
Whereas, Wisconsin’s rich shipbuilding history includes the construction of a
4
breadth of ships for the U.S. Navy, ranging from submarine chasers built by the
5
Leathem D. Smith Shipbuilding Company to tank landing ships and landing craft
6
utilities built by the Christy Corporation; and
SJR86,2,9
7
Whereas, Wisconsin continues to aid the U.S. Navy in its mission to protect
8
the nation, notably with the production of the Freedom-class littoral combat ship
9
and the Constellation-class guided-missile frigate; and
SJR86,2,11
10
Whereas, at least 30 past and current U.S. Navy ships have been named after
11
the state of Wisconsin and its cities, counties, landmarks, and people; and
SJR86,2,15
12
Whereas, two battleships have proudly borne the name USS
Wisconsin
: BB-9,
13
the Illinois-class battleship that toured the world as part of the famed Great White
14
Fleet, and BB-64, the Iowa-class battleship that earned a total of six battle stars for
15
her service in World War II and the Korean War; and
SJR86,2,18
16
Whereas, the U.S. Navy and its sailors, reserves, and civilian personnel will
17
continue to serve their country with relentless vigor and bravery, no matter the
18
challenge before them; and
SJR86,2,21
19
Whereas, Wisconsin deeply appreciates the immense sacrifices made by the
20
U.S. Navy’s past and present sailors in its 250 years of proud service; now,
21
therefore, be it
SJR86,3,2
22
Resolved by the
senate
, the
assembly
concurring, That
the Wisconsin
1
Legislature celebrates the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday on October 13, 2025, and
2
recognizes its rich history and legacy of service.
SJR86,3,3
3
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