PA HR395

Designates March 17, 2026, as "St. Patrick's Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrates Irish American contributions to the founding of the United States

Notes that nearly 2 million Pennsylvanians (more than 15% of the population) are of Irish descent

Highlights that soldiers of Irish descent constituted 40% to 50% of the Continental Army by the time it reached Valley Forge in 1778

Recognizes that eight Irish Americans signed the Declaration of Independence, and Irish American John Dunlap printed the first 200 copies of the document

Coincides with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026