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AR HR1040

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Prefiled

N/A

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Lea

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • The Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas is a non-profit organization founded in 1996 to educate Arkansans about Irish culture and history.

  • The society was originally founded by Irish nationals who immigrated to Arkansas during the 1980s nursing shortage, married, settled in Little Rock, and sought to pass Irish heritage to their American-born children.

  • The society has approximately 80 members and provides Irish food, art, music, dance concerts, and community service programs to reconnect Arkansans with their Irish heritage.

  • The 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.

  • The House of Representatives 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 for its cultural significance.

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 Resolution received unanimous support.

3/17/2011

Committee Referrals

Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs3/7/2011

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