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GA HR1259

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/3/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Petrea

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and the Grand Marshal for organizing the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia
  • The 2016 parade marks the 192nd occurrence of the event, originally started in 1824 by the Hibernian Society of Savannah to aid early Irish immigrants in Georgia
  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, formed in 1926, has organized the celebration for 90 years, making it one of the largest Irish celebrations in the nation
  • The parade is held in Savannah's historic district and draws visitors from across the nation and the world
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the Parade Committee members, Chairman Hogan, and the Grand Marshal

Legislative Description

Members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and the Grand Marshal of the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade; commend; 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/3/2016

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