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AR HR1039
Resolution
Status
4/27/2011
Primary Sponsor
Andrea Lea
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AI Summary
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Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to educate Arkansans about Irish culture and history
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Society was originally founded by Irish immigrant nurses recruited to Arkansas during the 1980s nursing shortage who settled in Little Rock and established families
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Society provides Irish food, art, music and dance concerts, and participates in community service programs with approximately 80 members
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Society presents an annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock, with the 12th Annual Parade scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.
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Senate recognizes and commends the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas for educating Arkansans about Irish culture and heritage and encourages celebration of St. Patrick's Day
Legislative Description
To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day And To Honor The Irish Cultural Society Of Arkansas For Its Contributions To Educating Arkansans About Their Rich Irish Culture And Heritage.
Last Action
House Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
4/27/2011