08 LC 35
0761
House
Resolution 1112
By:
Representatives Day of the
163rd,
Carter of the
159th,
Stephens of the
164th,
Gordon of the
162nd,
Bryant of the
160th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee on the
upcoming occasion of the 2008 St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Savannah,
Georgia, and inviting the committee members to appear before the House of
Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2008 St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, will mark the 184th
occasion on which this festive event has been held in this beautiful 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. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee, which was formed
in 1926, has carried on the tradition for the past 82 years; and
WHEREAS,
according to one of Ireland´s former Prime Ministers, "Ireland is where
strange tales begin and happy endings are possible," and the same holds true for
the enchanting City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS,
it is due to the hard work and selfless dedication of the members of the St.
Patrick´s Day Parade Committee that this event has become a popular
celebration and that Georgia can be proud to welcome visitors from all over the
nation and the world to this successful annual tradition; and
WHEREAS,
this historic parade, among the largest Irish celebrations in the nation, 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 commends the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade
Committee for their tireless efforts and great work in organizing the 2008 St.
Patrick´s Day Parade and for their many important contributions to their
community and state.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade
Committee are invited to appear before this body on a date and at a time
designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives for the purpose of
being recognized by 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.
Patrick´s Day Parade Committee chairman and the grand marshal of
Savannah´s 2008 St. Patrick´s Day Parade.