The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 17, introduced on March 14, 2025, honors April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This resolution recognizes Earth Day as a global event that promotes environmental conservation and the protection of natural resources, including land, water, and air. It highlights the founding of Earth Day by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin in 1970, which mobilized millions of Americans to advocate for environmental protection and led to significant legislative achievements in environmental policy.

The resolution emphasizes the ongoing importance of Earth Day, which is now celebrated in 193 countries, fostering civic engagement and community collaboration to ensure a sustainable environment for future generations. It calls on the citizens of Wisconsin to participate in events and actions that support environmental preservation, reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding the planet's natural resources.