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AJR 119

Relating to: recognizing and congratulating the Stevens Point Area Senior High boys cross country team.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Vinnie Miresse

The bill names and congratulates the Stevens Point Area Senior High boys cross country team, providing ceremonial recognition from the Wisconsin Legislature.

Read and referred to Committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · AJR 119

AJR 119 — Summary

Overview

AJR 119 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin legislature that relates to recognizing and congratulating the Stevens Point Area Senior High boys cross country team. The bill is ceremonial in nature, aiming to publicly acknowledge the team’s accomplishments.

Purpose and Intent

  • The primary purpose is to offer formal recognition and congratulations from the legislature to the Stevens Point Area Senior High School boys cross country team.
  • Such resolutions typically serve to highlight notable athletic achievement and community pride, rather than to enact statutory changes or authorize funding.

Key Provisions

  • Recognition of the Stevens Point Area Senior High School boys cross country team by the legislature.
  • Potential statements of commendation or appreciation from the legislative body.
  • Acknowledgment of the team’s achievements and the impact on students, school, and the broader community.
  • Distribution of a commemorative copy or citation to the team or school as appropriate.

Note: The specific achievements (e.g., state titles, records, or notable performances) are not detailed in the provided information. The resolution’s language would ordinarily specify the accomplishments being recognized, but the bill text here is described only as “recognizing and congratulating.”

Sponsors and Status

  • Introduced by Representative Miresse.
  • Cosponsored by Senator Testin.
  • Status: Read and referred to Committee on Rules.
  • Classification: Joint resolution (AJR).

Affected Parties

  • Stevens Point Area Senior High School boys cross country team (athletes, coaches, and staff).
  • The school district and local community, which benefit from public recognition.
  • The Wisconsin Legislature and its members, who formally acknowledge the achievement.

Procedural Timeline and Next Steps

  • Introduced and read on November 24, 2025.
  • Referred to the Committee on Rules, where it could be further considered.
  • If approved by the Rules Committee, the resolution would move to the floor for passage by both legislative chambers (as a joint resolution) and would typically require the governor’s signature or a veto to become official ceremonial action.

Potential Impact

  • Symbolic recognition that can bolster school spirit and community pride.
  • Minor or no fiscal impact; primarily a ceremonial acknowledgment and distribution of a citation or copy to the school or team.

If you’d like, I can tailor this summary to emphasize potential milestones or provide a comparable example of a typical ceremonial joint resolution.

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

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