HR 112 (LSB 6357YH (2) 90)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 112

BY  BRADLEY

A Resolution commemorating St. Patrick’s Day and the 26th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement between most political parties in Northern Ireland and the British and Irish governments.

   WHEREAS, the annual celebration of the Feast of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, falls on March 17 each year, and Irish Americans join all people of all ethnic backgrounds who, for one day, become Irish and celebrate St. Patrick and the love of Ireland; and
   WHEREAS, all who wear the green on St. Patrick’s Day live for a day in the spirit of St. Patrick, St. Brigid, and St. Colmcille, the national saints of Ireland; and
   WHEREAS, Irish immigrants to the United States helped form the cultural foundation of the nation and those of Irish lineage today proudly claim support for Ireland; and
   WHEREAS, the Good Friday Agreement acknowledges the right of differing political traditions to pursue either remaining part of the United Kingdom or supporting Irish unity; and
   WHEREAS, the Good Friday Agreement demonstrated democratic and peaceful means of resolving differences; and
   WHEREAS, members of both political parties in the United States came together to support the Good Friday Agreement; and
   WHEREAS, we celebrate the establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus with the aim of fostering and strengthening the long-standing relationship that exists between the United States and Ireland to the mutual benefit of both countries; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives commemorates St. Patrick’s Day and the 26th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, and recognizes the cultural significance of Irish immigration to the United States, proclaims support for Ireland, and joins with all people in celebrating St. Patrick’s Day; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives authorizes and directs a copy of this resolution be sent to Senator Jerry Buttimer, Chair of the Senate of Ireland, and the national chairpersons of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus.