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PRESS RELEASE
Wisconsin Architecture Week – April 9 – 14
MADISON, WI -- Governor Jim Doyle has proclaimed April 9-14, 2007 , as “Wisconsin Architecture Week.” This corresponds to the National Architecture Week celebration honoring the 150th Anniversary of The American Institute of Architects (AIA).The Governor's proclamation congratulates the AIA and its 80,000 members for their contributions. It also recognizes the architecture profession in Wisconsin for its vigilant “stewardship of our great architectural and historic treasures” and “commitment to building healthy, safe, livable and sustainable communities that enrich the lives of people in every walk of life.” The proclamation calls “upon the people of Wisconsin and all government agencies” to observe Wisconsin Architecture Week “with appropriate ceremonies and activities paying tribute to the Architects of Wisconsin.”
Similar Architecture Week proclamations also have been approved by the mayors of Madison, Milwaukee and Racine.
Events are planned throughout the United States to celebrate the week. Please visit www.aiaw.org and select Calendar of Events for a schedule and details of the events in Wisconsin hosted by AIA Wisconsin and local AIA Chapters.
AIA Wisconsin is the Madison-based statewide component of The American Institute of Architects, the nation's oldest and largest professional organization of architects. AIA Wisconsin has over 1,500 members, including registered architects, architectural interns, student affiliates and allied design and construction industry professionals. It represents architects in private practice, business, industry, government and education.
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