Bill > AJR16

This resolution recognizes May 1 as St. Joseph the Worker Day in Wisconsin and honors the dignity of workers, drawing extensively on religious and scriptural references to Saint Joseph. The resolution provides a detailed narrative about Saint Joseph's life, highlighting his roles as a carpenter, protector of Jesus and Mary, and a model of work and virtue, as described by various Popes including Pope Francis, Pope Pius IX, Pope Pius X, and Pope Pius XII. It emphasizes Joseph's spiritual significance, noting his righteousness, obedience, and faithfulness, and references multiple biblical passages that describe his actions and character. The resolution traces Joseph's importance in Christian tradition, including his protection of the Holy Family, his work as a manual laborer, and his posthumous recognition by the Catholic Church, such as being proclaimed Patron of the Universal Church in 1870 and having a feast day established on May 1 in 1955. By dedicating this day, the resolution seeks to celebrate not just Saint Joseph's legacy, but also to recognize the inherent dignity of all working men and women in Wisconsin.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr16