The 2025 Assembly Resolution 5 celebrates Saint Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025, honoring the patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. The resolution highlights Saint Patrick's life, including his birth in Scotland, his enslavement and subsequent escape, his role in converting the Irish to Christianity, and his establishment of monasteries and schools in Ireland. It also acknowledges the historical significance of Irish immigrants in Wisconsin, who began arriving in the 1840s, and their contributions to the state, particularly during the American Civil War, where many served in the 17th Wisconsin Infantry.
The resolution expresses appreciation for the Irish community's cultural contributions to Wisconsin, noting that over 10 percent of the state's residents claim Irish ancestry. It recognizes the evolution of Saint Patrick's Day from a solemn holy day to a celebration of Irish music, culture, and heritage. The Wisconsin Assembly members salute those of Irish descent and encourage all Wisconsinites to join in the celebration of their Irish heritage on this day.