Resolution; St. Patrick's Day.

Resolution
ENROLLED HOUSE
RESOLUTION NO. 1010 By: Bennett

A Resolution observing the long friendship between
Oklahoma and Ireland; commemorating the celebration
of St. Patrick's Day; commemorating diplomatic
relations between Ireland and the United States;
commemorating economic relations between Ireland and
Oklahoma; and directing distribution.

WHEREAS, Oklahoma and Ireland have enjoyed a long friendship
that predates Oklahoma's statehood and Ireland's independence; and

WHEREAS, Ireland commemorated the gift of $170.00 of the Choctaw
people during the Irish famine, a fortune at the time, especially
after enduring their own hardships, in order to help the Irish
people, with the dedication of the Kindred Spirits sculpture,
featuring a circle of eagle feathers, in County Cork in 2017; and

WHEREAS, The Choctaw Nation unveiled on August 30, 2024, a
tribute to their connection with Ireland, the Eternal Heart
sculpture, depicting a Celtic Trinity knot intertwined with a heart;
and

WHEREAS, in 2024, Oklahoma established the Oklahoma Ireland
Trade Commission for Oklahoma business and industry to benefit from
Ireland's position with the European trade market; and

WHEREAS, many Oklahomans have Irish ancestry and continue to
celebrate that culture through festivals and celebrations,
particularly in March, including the Tulsa Irish Fest, ShamROCK the
Gardens in Oklahoma City, and the Stockyards St. Patrick's Parade,
as well as other celebrations throughout the state; and

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WHEREAS, all Oklahomans are Irish on March 17, St. Patrick's
Day, honoring the Patron Saint of Ireland and celebrating Irish
heritage; and

WHEREAS, Oklahoma joins other states throughout the country in
celebrating diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United
States, which officially began on October 7, 1924.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OF THE 1ST SESSION OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives recognizes the
state's long history of friendship and diplomatic relationships with
Ireland.

THAT the Oklahoma House of Representatives commemorates March 17
as St. Patrick's Day.

THAT a copy of this resolution be distributed to Senator Mark
Daly, Chair of the Senate of Ireland, and the Oklahoma American
Irish State Legislators Caucus.

Adopted by the House of Representatives the 17th day of March,
2025.

Presiding Officer of the House of
Representatives

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________
day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________