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AR SR33

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/17/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jason Rapert

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Origin

Senate

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

  • The organization provides Irish food, art, music, and dance at festivals and fairs, and participates in community service programs to reconnect Arkansans with Irish heritage.

  • The society has approximately 80 members and 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 Senate recognizes and commends the Irish Cultural Society of Arkansas for its contributions to educating Arkansans about Irish culture and heritage.

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

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Full Bill Text

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