Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Senate Bill SJR36

Introduced
4/29/25  
Refer
4/29/25  
Engrossed
5/15/25  
Refer
5/27/25  

Caption

Congratulating the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse women’s gymnastics team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship.

Impact

The resolution highlights the individual achievements of team members, such as junior Grace Kehr, who won the vault championship, and several other gymnasts who earned All-America honors in various events. The success of the women’s gymnastics team also reflects positively on the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, showcasing the strength of their athletics program and fostering a sense of pride within the school and the surrounding community. It emphasizes the importance of sports in promoting teamwork and excellence.

Summary

SJR36 is a Senate Joint Resolution that honors and congratulates the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse women’s gymnastics team for their remarkable achievement in winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship. On March 22, 2025, the team recorded an impressive score of 194.925 points at the championship event held at Gustavus Adolphus College, marking the program's 18th national title, the first since 2016. This resolution pays tribute to their hard work, dedication, and success throughout the season.

Contention

While SJR36 serves as a congratulatory gesture, it also raises the question of how state resolutions can effectively promote local successes and achievements. This resolution may face minimal opposition, as it primarily seeks to celebrate a positive outcome for a university sports team. However, the underlying implications of state recognition for athletic achievements could provoke discussions about funding and support for university athletic programs compared to other academic or cultural initiatives within the state.

Companion Bills

WI AJR43

Crossfiled Congratulating the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse women’s gymnastics team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship.

Previously Filed As

WI AJR43

Congratulating the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse women’s gymnastics team on winning the 2025 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championship.

WI SR196

A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the seventh national title in program history.

WI HR1039

A Resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association's women's gymnastics national title.

WI SR725

A resolution congratulating the University of Oklahoma women's gymnastics team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship, the eighth national title in program history.

WI SR0055

Congratulating the Bishop Dwenger High School gymnastics team.

WI SR18

A Senate resolution congratulating the Owatonna High School girls gymnastics team on winning the 2025 State High School Class AA girls gymnastics championship

WI HR1846

North Forsyth High School Girls Gymnastics Team; winning the 2025 Georgia High School Association Class 5A-6A State Championship; commend

WI HR132

Honoring Kameron Nelson on winning the 2025 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Vault Championship.

WI HR873

Otteson, Logan; winning the 2024 Gymnastics State Championship in balance beam; commend

WI SR575

A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship.

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