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WI AJR141
WI AJR141Commemorating the 250th anniversary of one of the first major victories for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War and recognizing the contributions of Irish Americans in the struggle for independence.
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Relating to: Commemorating the 250th anniversary of one of the first major victories for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War and recognizing the contributions of Irish Americans in the struggle for independence.
AI Summary
This resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the British withdrawal from Boston on Saint Patrick's Day in 1776, a significant early victory for the Patriots in the Revolutionary War, and acknowledges the crucial role of Irish Americans in the fight for independence. It highlights the contributions of figures like General John Sullivan, whose parents were Irish immigrants, and eight Irish American signatories of the Declaration of Independence, several of whom were born in Ireland and went on to hold important positions. The resolution also recognizes the broader impact of Irish immigrants, including the printer of the Declaration of Independence and the aide-de-camp who first wrote "United States of America," and notes historical accounts suggesting that Irish soldiers formed a substantial part of the Continental Army and were instrumental in securing victory.
Sponsors (35)
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Jill Billings (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Robert Donovan (R)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Dave Murphy (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Pat Snyder (R)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Shannon Zimmerman (R)*,
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R),
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Howard Marklein (R),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Patrick Testin (R),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr141 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR141.pdf |
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