WI AR5

Wisconsin Assembly Resolution 5 celebrates Saint Patrick's Day on March 17, 2025, honoring the patron saint of Ireland and Irish heritage

Irish immigration to Wisconsin began during the 1840s, driven by the Great Famine, with settlers establishing communities across 31 counties

Over 10 percent of Wisconsin residents claim Irish descent according to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, making it the second-largest ancestry group after German

The resolution recognizes Irish-American contributions including the 17th Wisconsin Infantry, which was majority Irish and fought at Vicksburg, Shiloh, and Corinth during the Civil War

Milwaukee's Irish Fest is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as the "largest and best Irish cultural event in North America"