Bill > SJR102

This resolution honors the 200th anniversary of Norwegian immigration to the United States, focusing on the historic voyage of the sloop Restauration, which departed Stavanger, Norway, on July 4, 1825, carrying Norwegian immigrants seeking religious freedom and new opportunities. The resolution highlights that the small ship arrived in New York Harbor on October 9, 1825, sparking significant public interest, and marks the beginning of a massive wave of Norwegian immigration, with over 800,000 Norwegians emigrating to the United States between 1825 and 1925. The document specifically notes Wisconsin's importance in this migration, as approximately 25 percent of Norwegian Americans lived in the state by 1900, and emphasizes the significant cultural contributions of Norwegian immigrants to Wisconsin's history. To commemorate this bicentennial, a replica of the Restauration is set to embark on the same journey from Stavanger on July 4, 2025, symbolizing the enduring cultural and historical connections between Norway and the United States.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr102