The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 48 commemorates Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, recognizing the significant contributions and sacrifices of Hmong-Lao veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces during the Vietnam War. The resolution highlights the recruitment and support provided by the CIA and U.S. Armed Forces to Hmong-Lao forces, who faced severe repercussions from the Vietnamese and Lao governments after the war. Many of these veterans and their families fled to refugee camps and eventually resettled in the United States, including Wisconsin, where a notable population of Hmong-Lao veterans resides today.

The resolution designates May 14 of each year as a day to honor these veterans, reflecting on their heroism and encouraging educational discussions about their military service in schools. It acknowledges the efforts of the Wisconsin Lao Veterans of America in promoting awareness of Hmong-Lao contributions during the Vietnam War. The Wisconsin Legislature officially recognizes May 14, 2025, and May 14, 2026, as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, paying tribute to the bravery and dedication of these veterans.