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VT HCR214
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Conor Casey
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AI Summary
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Celebrates Irish American contributions to American independence, timed for Saint Patrick's Day 2026 during the nation's 250th anniversary
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Recognizes eight Irish American signers of the Declaration of Independence: Thomas McKean, Charles Carroll, James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thorton, Edward Rutledge, Thomas Lynch Jr., and George Read
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Honors General John Sullivan, son of Irish immigrants, who served as George Washington's Officer of the Day when the British ended their 11-month siege of Boston on March 17, 1776
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Notes that John Dunlap from County Tyrone printed the first copies of the Declaration of Independence, and Stephen Moylan first used the phrase "United States of America" in writing 250 years ago
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Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to Senator Mark Daly, Chairperson of the Senate of Ireland, and the American Irish State Legislators Caucus
Legislative Description
House concurrent resolution celebrating the essential contributions of Irish American patriots in the struggle for our nation’s independence
Last Action
Adopted pursuant to Joint Rule 16b
2/27/2026