This resolution honors Saint Joseph, the Holy Patriarch and Patron Saint of Workers, recognizing his virtues of quiet courage, deep faith, and enduring strength. Saint Joseph is celebrated worldwide for his embodiment of family solidarity and is particularly revered for his role as a dedicated, humble, and hardworking father and husband. The resolution notes the annual celebration of the Feast of Saint Joseph on March 19th, which is a time when Italian-Americans and others strive to emulate his peaceful and faithful spirit. It also acknowledges the historical significance of Saint Joseph in preventing a famine in Sicily during the Middle Ages, a miracle that is celebrated by Italians and Italian-Americans, who have contributed to the cultural foundation of Rhode Island.

The Senate of the State of Rhode Island resolves to commemorate the Feast of St. Joseph and the values he represents, such as inclusion, strength through faith, family sacrifice, and the dignity of honest labor. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Italian American Historical Society of Rhode Island, thereby formally recognizing the importance of Saint Joseph's legacy and its impact on the Italian-American community and the broader society.