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GA HR1421

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ron Stephens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Brian Counihan, and Grand Marshal Michael Aloysius Kenny for their roles in organizing the 2018 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia
  • The 2018 parade marks the 194th occurrence of the celebration, which was originally begun in 1824 by the Hibernian Society of Savannah to provide aid to early Irish immigrants to Georgia
  • The St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, formed in 1926, has carried on the tradition for 91 years, making the event one of the largest Irish celebrations in the nation
  • Acknowledges the parade as a significant event for Chatham County and the State of Georgia, attracting visitors from across the nation and world
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide copies of the resolution to the St. Patrick's Day Committee, Brian Counihan, and Michael Aloysius Kenny

Legislative Description

St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; Chairman Brian Counihan; Grand Marshal Michael Aloysius Kenny; roles in the 2018 St Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/5/2018

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