The 2025 Assembly Joint Resolution 106, introduced by a group of Wisconsin legislators, commemorates the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to the United States. It highlights the historic journey of the sloop Restauration, which departed from Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, carrying passengers seeking religious freedom. The resolution notes the significance of the Restauration's arrival in New York Harbor on October 9, 1825, and acknowledges that over 800,000 Norwegians emigrated to the U.S. between 1825 and 1925, with a substantial number settling in Wisconsin, where they have greatly influenced the state's history and culture.

To celebrate this bicentennial, a replica of the Restauration retraced the original voyage from Stavanger to New York, symbolizing the enduring cultural and historical connections between Norway and the United States. The resolution formally honors 2025 as the year marking this significant milestone in immigration history, recognizing the contributions of Norwegian Americans to Wisconsin and the broader American narrative.