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SJR 120

Relating to: congratulating the St. Joseph Catholic Academy Lancers football team on winning the 2025 WIAA Division 7 State Football Championship.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Wirch

Wisconsin legislature attempted to officially congratulate St. Joseph Catholic Academy's 2025 state football championship but the resolution failed adoption in March 2026.

Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SJR 120

Legislative bill overview

SJR 120 is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates the St. Joseph Catholic Academy Lancers football team for winning the 2025 WIAA Division 7 State Football Championship. The resolution passed through initial procedural steps but failed to be adopted in March 2026.

Why is this important

While ceremonial resolutions have no legal force, they represent official state recognition of local achievements and can boost community pride and school visibility. However, they consume legislative time and resources that could be directed toward substantive policy matters.

Potential points of contention

  • Legislative efficiency: Ceremonial resolutions are non-binding and don't address policy issues, raising questions about whether they represent productive use of legislators' time during a session
  • Precedent and selectivity: Congratulatory resolutions create expectations for similar recognitions, potentially leading to numerous similar requests that could overwhelm the legislative agenda
  • Equity concerns: Questions may arise about why this particular team receives state legislative recognition while other championship teams or community achievements do not

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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