SJR 57 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: designating May as Older Americans Month in Wisconsin.

SJR 57 designates the month of May as "Older Americans Month" in Wisconsin through a symbolic resolution. It recognizes Wisconsin's over 1.45 million residents aged 60+ (25% of the state's population) and honors their contributions, aligning with the federal Older Americans Act's focus on community-based services like Meals on Wheels and senior center programs. The resolution does not create new programs or alter funding - it solely serves as a formal acknowledgment to promote awareness of seniors' roles and encourage community engagement. This ceremonial measure affects no specific individuals or policies, instead emphasizing recognition of older adults' value to Wisconsin society.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 21, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Mar 23, 2026
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Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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May 21, 2025
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Read and referred to Committee on Senate Organization
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May 21, 2025
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Introduced by Senators Drake, Carpenter, Ratcliff and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Taylor, Billings, Brown, Clancy, Cruz, DeSanto, DeSmidt, Fitzgerald, Hysell, J. Jacobson, Joers, Johnson, Madison, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Prado, Roe, Sinicki, Stroud, Stubbs, Subeck and Miresse
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