05 LC 19
6551
House
Resolution 409
By:
Representatives Bordeaux of the
162nd,
Stephens of the
164th,
Jackson of the
161st,
Day of the
163rd,
Bryant of the
160th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring the St.
Patricḱs
Day Parade Committee, Chairman Dave Roberts, the 2005 St.
Patricḱs
Day
Paradés
Grand Marshal Daniel Sheehan, and inviting them to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2005 St.
Patricḱs
Day Parade in Savannah will mark the 181st occasion on which this festive event
has been held in this historic city with proud Irish roots; and
WHEREAS,
this celebration was begun in 1824 by the Hibernian Society of Savannah, which
was formed to aid the early Irish immigrants to Georgia; and
WHEREAS,
many Irish organizations have contributed to the longevity and success of this
celebration, and the St.
Patricḱs
Day Parade Committee, which was formed in 1926, has carried on the tradition for
the past 79 years; and
WHEREAS,
according to one of
Ireland́s
former Prime Ministers, "Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings
are possible," and the same holds true for the beautiful City of Savannah;
and
WHEREAS,
this historic annual parade is among the largest Irish celebrations in the
nation and it is held in the lovely historic district and is always a joyous and
meaningful occasion for the citizens of Savannah, Chatham County, and the State
of Georgia.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
recognizes and honors the members of the St.
Patricḱs
Day Parade Committee, Chairman Dave Roberts, and the 2005 St.
Patricḱs
Day
Paradés
Grand Marshal Daniel Sheehan for their tireless efforts in organizing and their
great work on behalf of the 2005 St.
Patricḱs
Day Parade and their many important contributions to their community and state
and invite them to appear before this body on a date and at a time designated by
the Speaker of the House of
Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the St. Patricḱs Day Parade Committee Chairman Dave Roberts and the Grand Marshal of Savannah́s 2005 St. Patricḱs Day Parade Daniel Sheehan.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the St. Patricḱs Day Parade Committee Chairman Dave Roberts and the Grand Marshal of Savannah́s 2005 St. Patricḱs Day Parade Daniel Sheehan.