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Posted: Tue 10:54 AM, Dec 11, 2012
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UPDATE: Packers Fans Ready to Celebrate Aaron Rodgers Day

UPDATED Tuesday, December 11, 2012 --- 10:52 a.m.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- To most people, Wednesday will just be a quirky date: Dec. 12, 2012, or 12-12-12. But to Packers fans, the number 12 carries special meaning.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers wears No. 12. So earlier this year the state Legislature designated the day Aaron Rodgers Day in honor of the Super Bowl winner and last year's MVP.

Some public and private businesses are encouraging their employees to wear Rodgers jerseys Wednesday. Others are encouraging $12 donations to the MACC Fund charity. A Green Bay mall is offering special deals, including $20 Aaron Rodgers T-shirts for $12.

Rodgers has said he prefers to deflect personal attention to his team, but he was honored by the proclamation.

Rodgers' predecessor wore No. 4. However, the state Legislature never named April 4, 2004 Brett Favre Day.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.

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UPDATED Tuesday, February 21, 2012 --- 12:29 p.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Assembly has passed a resolution naming a day for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The resolution designates Dec. 12, 2012, as Aaron Rodgers Day. The Assembly passed the resolution unanimously on Tuesday and sent it on to the state Senate.

Rodgers, who wears No. 12, led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory last year and helped them to a 15-2 record this past season. The New York Giants defeated Green Bay in the playoffs and went on to win the Super Bowl.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.

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Posted Tuesday, February 21, 2012 --- 6:25 a.m.

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- The state Assembly is poised to name a day after Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

The chamber is scheduled to consider a bipartisan proposal designating Dec. 12, 2012, as Aaron Rodgers Day on Tuesday.

Rodgers, who wears No. 12, led the Packers to a Super Bowl victory last year and helped them to a 15-2 record this past season. The New York Giants defeated Green Bay in the playoffs and went on to win the Super Bowl.

Copyright 2012. The Associated Press.

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  • by Old Timer Location: Location on Dec 12, 2012 at 10:43 AM
    I think it's wonderful that 12-12-12 has been designated as Lynn Dickey Day!
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  • by Randy Location: Green Bay on Dec 11, 2012 at 12:05 PM
    You shouldn't get a day unless you are a wounded war hero or you are no longer on this earth.
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  • by jesse Location: timbuktu on Feb 22, 2012 at 07:33 AM
    gee they can agree on a stupid agenda item like this but when it comes to working on bringing the states economy back to full stregnth they cant even agree to disagree, lets think about this whats more important to this state jobs and the economy or the professional sports teams in this state
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  • by packerfan on Feb 22, 2012 at 06:50 AM
    @ Leader of the Pack,If you paid anyu attention at all you would know that this was brought to the assembly by a resident and fellow Packer fan that felt this was an important issue in our state. I for one applaude the effort to praise a good role model for my children . In my opinion there is almost too much seriousness in what is going on here in the state, country and the world for that matter! Live a little!
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  • by Rachel Location: Monroe on Feb 21, 2012 at 09:42 PM
    I am a true Packer fan and I think that this is nice of the state Assmebly to do and all, but I agree that they need to get their priorities inline and concentrate on more important issues like creating jobs in Wisconsin and helping the educational system out.
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  • by Adam Location: stockbridge on Feb 21, 2012 at 09:15 PM
    yup tax dollars hard at work if they want to get paid and do nothing they should check out the unemployment line and take the cut and pay!!!!
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  • by Mark Location: Verona on Feb 21, 2012 at 06:27 PM
    Lots more important stuff to worry about. How stupid! What a waste of time considering the sad state of affairs in Wisconsin.
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  • by bob Location: madison on Feb 21, 2012 at 02:38 PM
    They act as if they have nothing more important to do. Once again, the laser focus is off target.
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  • by cricket on Feb 21, 2012 at 02:35 PM
    AMEN to that.
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  • by Connie Sue Location: Sun Prairie on Feb 21, 2012 at 01:41 PM
    Sometimes we can use a little good with all the nasty that goes on. I think its great for Aaron.
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