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GA HR1646

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr., and 2016 Grand Marshal Michael A. Foran for organizing the 2016 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia
  • The 2016 parade marks the 192nd occurrence of the celebration, which originated in 1824 through the Hibernian Society of Savannah, formed to aid early Irish immigrants to Georgia
  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee has organized the event since its formation in 1926, carrying on the tradition for 90 years
  • Savannah's St. Patrick's Day Parade is recognized as among the largest Irish celebrations in the nation, held in the city's historic district
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to Chairman Jerry Hogan, Jr. and Grand Marshal Michael A. Foran

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/8/2016

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