07 LC 35
0489
House
Resolution 373
By:
Representatives Day of the
163rd,
Gordon of the
162nd,
Jackson of the
161st,
Bryant of the
160th,
Stephens of the
164th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and honoring the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee, Chairman James "Jay"
Burke, and the 2007 St. Patrick´s Day Parade´s grand marshal, John
Burke, and inviting them to appear before the House of Representatives; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the 2007 St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, will mark the 183rd
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 81 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,
this historic annual parade is 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 honors the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade
Committee, Chairman James "Jay" Burke, and the 2007 St. Patrick´s Day
Parade´s grand marshal, John Burke, for their tireless efforts and great
work in organizing and on behalf of the 2007 St. Patrick´s Day Parade and
their many important contributions to their community and state and invites 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.
Patrick´s Day Parade committee chairman, James "Jay" Burke, and the grand
marshal of Savannah´s 2007 St. Patrick´s Day Parade, John Burke.