SJR 3 — Relating to: proclaiming February 20 to 26, 2023, as American Birkebeiner Week in Wisconsin.

-Senate 2024Joint LEGISLATUREResolution LRB-1423/13 CMH:cjsENROLLED SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 3Relating Januaryto: 12, 2023 - Introduced by Senators QUINNand T OMCZYK, cosponsored by Representatives EDMING and G REEN .

Referred to Committee on Senate Organization.

Relating to:

Whereas, the American Birkebeiner, North America'sAmerica’s largest cross-countrycross−country ski race, was first held in 1973 and is held between Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, each year where it contributes significantly to the economy in Sawyer and Bayfield Counties;

and Whereas, over 13,500 cross-countrycross−country skiers and an estimated 35,000 spectators gather each February to celebrate and participate in the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation'sFoundation’s annual BirkieBirkieWeek Week of cross-countrycross−country skiing festivities, which includes events for all ages and abilities;

and Whereas, the American Birkebeiner is a uniquely American tradition and the sole cross-countrycross−country ski race representing the United States of America within the Worldloppet Ski Federation;

and LRB-1423/1 - 2024 Legislature - 2 - CMH:cjs Whereas, the over 100-kilometer100−kilometer American Birkebeiner recreational trail was ranked the number one cross-countrycross−country ski destination in the United States in 2016.

and Whereas, the mission of the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, is to conduct the finest international cross-countrycross−country ski competitions, to serve as good stewards of the American Birkebeiner trail system, and to support a healthy and active lifestyle among people of all ages and abilities;

(END)Representative Robin J.

Vos Senator Chris Kapenga Speaker of the Assembly President of the Senate Date Michael J.

Queensland Senate Chief Clerk