Recognizing October 14, 2025, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin.
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 99 is a commemorative resolution that recognizes October 14, 2025, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin. The resolution states that first responders include professional and volunteer police, fire, and emergency medical services personnel, and it highlights their daily risks, lifesaving work, and round-the-clock readiness to serve the public.
The resolution also notes the size of the first responder workforce in Wisconsin, citing career and volunteer firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency medical services personnel. It frames first responders as essential to public safety and security and expresses legislative appreciation for their service.
Impact
SJR99 does not create or amend any state statutes, impose regulatory requirements, or change funding or program eligibility. Its legal effect is limited to a formal legislative recognition of October 14, 2025, as First Responders Appreciation Day in Wisconsin, serving as a symbolic honor for police, fire, and EMS personnel and related public safety workers.
Sentiment
The overall sentiment around the resolution is strongly positive and supportive. The bill is framed as a bipartisan expression of gratitude, with a long list of cosponsors from both parties, and there is no recorded opposition in the provided materials. The language emphasizes respect, appreciation, and recognition for the service and sacrifice of first responders.
Contention
There is little apparent contention in the text or available legislative history because the resolution is ceremonial rather than substantive. The only potentially notable issue is the choice of date: the resolution recognizes October 14, 2025, while the whereas clauses mention October 28, 2025, as the nationally recognized First Responders Appreciation Day. Aside from that date discrepancy, no disagreements, amendments, or opposing viewpoints are shown in the provided record.
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