House Memorial 28 proposes to officially declare March 17, 2025, as "Irish-American Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives. The resolution highlights the significant contributions of Irish Americans to the United States, particularly noting the historical context of Irish immigrants who arrived during the great famine and their role in shaping American culture. It acknowledges the presence of approximately seven percent of New Mexico residents with Irish heritage and recognizes notable figures of Irish descent who have impacted New Mexican history and culture, such as Stephen Watts Kearny, Billy the Kid, Sister Mary de Sales Deheney, and artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
The memorial calls for March 17 to be a day of celebration for all Irish Americans and their contributions to the nation's culture. Additionally, it mandates that a copy of the memorial be sent to the Irish-American Society of New Mexico to further commemorate the occasion.