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This resolution proclaims June 2025 as Immigrant Heritage Month in Wisconsin, emphasizing the historical and ongoing contributions of immigrants to the state. The resolution provides context by noting that Indigenous peoples originally inhabited these lands, and that immigrants from around the world have since made the United States and Wisconsin their home. It highlights specific demographic information, noting that Wisconsin currently has approximately 308,000 immigrants and nearly 130,000 U.S.-born children with immigrant parents. The resolution underscores immigrants' significant economic and cultural impacts, including generating $13.5 billion in household income, contributing $1.2 billion in state and local taxes, comprising 11.5% of the agricultural workforce, and 15% of the information technology workforce. Additionally, it emphasizes that 18,200 immigrant entrepreneurs generate over $527 million in annual business income. The resolution frames Immigrant Heritage Month as a time for unity, kindness, and inclusivity, calling on Wisconsinites to celebrate immigrants' contributions and reject prejudice based on legal status or national origin, while recognizing immigrants' role in helping Wisconsin achieve statehood in 1848 and continuing to enrich the state's diverse communities.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr72