IL HR0888

Congratulates West Suburban Irish, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, on more than three decades of honoring Irish culture, heritage, language, music, art, literature, and sports in Chicago's western suburbs.

Recognizes the organization's St. Patrick's Day Parade in Naperville, which began in 1993 and now hosts over 90 organizations with 3,000 participants and draws 15,000 spectators.

Commends the annual two-day Naperville Irish Fest, which features traditional Irish dancers, bagpipers, and children's activities, attracting over 3,000 attendees.

Notes that festival proceeds benefit local charities including the Institute of Traditional Irish Music, Naperville Area Humane Society, and Loaves & Fishes Community Services.