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GA SR979

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Ben Watson

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Origin

Senate

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 marked 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 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 world to Chatham County
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide appropriate copies of the resolution to the St. Patrick's Day Committee, Brian Counihan, and Michael Aloysius Kenny

Legislative Description

Members of St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/9/2018

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