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NY J01753
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Kavanagh
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AI Summary
- Honors Saint Patrick and persons of Irish descent on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 2026, and requests Governor Kathy Hochul proclaim March 2026 as Irish American Heritage Month in New York State
- Recognizes Irish American contributions to U.S. history, noting nine signers of the Declaration of Independence and twenty-three U.S. Presidents had Irish roots
- Commemorates the 265th annual New York City Saint Patrick's Day Parade, described as the oldest and largest in the world with approximately 2 million spectators and 150,000 marchers
- Acknowledges Irish immigrant contributions to New York infrastructure including the Erie Canal, railroads, and educational institutions, as well as military service from the Revolutionary War through Afghanistan
- Directs copies of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Hochul, Archbishop Ronald Hicks, and parade officials Robert J. McCann (Grand Marshal) and Sean Lane (Board Chairman)
Legislative Description
Honoring Saint Patrick and all persons of Irish descent upon the occasion of the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
Last Action
REFERRED TO FINANCE
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Finance3/13/2026
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