The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 88 recognizes November 10, 2025, as the 50th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a bulk cargo vessel that was launched in 1958 and became the largest ship on the Great Lakes for 13 years. The resolution recounts the ship's final voyage, which began on November 9, 1975, from Superior, Wisconsin, to Zug Island, Michigan, carrying over 26,000 tons of iron ore. It highlights the severe weather conditions that led to the ship's distress, including a loss of radar and topside damage, culminating in its disappearance from radar on the evening of November 10, 1975. The ship was later discovered on the bottom of Lake Superior, with all 29 crew members, including eight from Wisconsin, tragically lost.

The resolution serves to honor the memory of the crew and acknowledges the ongoing impact of their loss on family and friends. It also pays tribute to the bravery of those who continue to serve in the Great Lakes maritime industry. The resolution was introduced by a bipartisan group of representatives and senators and has been referred to the Committee on Rules for further consideration.