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RI S3122
Resolution
AI Summary
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Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the British withdrawal from Boston on St. Patrick's Day 1776, recognizing General John Sullivan, son of Irish immigrants, who served as Officer of the Day under George Washington
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Honors the eight Irish American signatories of the Declaration of Independence, including Thomas McKean, Charles Carroll, James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton, Edward Rutledge, Thomas Lynch Jr., and George Read
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Recognizes John Dunlap of County Tyrone for printing the first 200 copies of the Declaration of Independence, and Stephen Moylan for first writing "United States of America"
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Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Senator Mark Daly, Chair of the Senate of Ireland
Legislative Description
SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND HONORING IRISH AMERICAN PATRIOTS' ROLE IN THE UNITED STATES WAR OF INDEPENDENCE
Last Action
Senate read and passed
3/17/2026