Senate Resolution 106 - Introduced
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 106
BY SCHULTZ, McCLINTOCK, and COSTELLO
1 A Resolution commemorating St. Patrick’s Day and
2 celebrating the United States’ relationship with
3 Ireland.
4 WHEREAS, each year on March 17, everyone, whether
5 Irish through birth, heritage, culture, or affinity,
6 joins in celebrating Ireland’s values, heritage, and
7 culture; and
8 WHEREAS, March 17 is also a day to recall the
9 story of St. Patrick and the values that he embodied,
10 including those of learning, solidarity, and justice,
11 and to commit to preserving democratic values,
12 promoting peace, and treating fellow humans with
13 dignity, kindness, care, and compassion; and
14 WHEREAS, this year the Northern Ireland Assembly
15 has been reactivated, an important step for all those
16 who wish to see an effective system of power sharing,
17 one that offers the best prospects for the government
18 to serve all of the people and to meet their differing
19 needs; and
20 WHEREAS, the relationship between Ireland and the
21 United States is a shining example of how historical
22 connections, cultural affinities, and shared values
23 can create a foundation for solidarity, enduring
24 partnership, and mutual prosperity; and
25 WHEREAS, this year marks the 100th anniversary of
26 the United States formally opening diplomatic relations
27 with Ireland; and
28 WHEREAS, legislators from Iowa were invited to
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1 attend the recognition of the 25th anniversary of the
2 Good Friday Agreement in Ireland in 2023 and several
3 participated; and
4 WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of this
5 state and the government of Ireland are working to
6 expand trade relations between Iowa and Ireland; NOW
7 THEREFORE,
8 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, That the Senate
9 commemorates and celebrates St. Patrick’s Day,
10 recognizes the cultural significance of Irish
11 immigration to the United States, and honors the
12 friendship between the United States and Ireland, which
13 has remained unbroken across so many generations.
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