Bill Text: NJ AR81 | 2022-2023 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commemorates celebration of Saint Patrick's Day.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 27-10)
Status: (Passed) 2022-03-24 - Filed with Secretary of State [AR81 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2022-AR81-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman CAROL A. MURPHY
District 7 (Burlington)
SYNOPSIS
Commemorates celebration of Saint Patrick's Day.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution commemorating the celebration of Saint Patrick's Day.
Whereas, Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated annually on March 17th to commemorate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, and to revel in the richness of Irish culture and heritage; and
Whereas, The Feast of Saint Patrick has been influenced by the Irish diaspora in North America with celebrations involving public parades and festivals, traditional Irish music, and the wearing of green attire or shamrocks; and
Whereas, Irish-Americans have been a part of the fabric of American society and culture since our nation's founding and have contributed significantly to the cultural foundation of the United States; and
Whereas, Approximately 31.5 million Americans report having Irish ancestry and 1.3 million residents in New Jersey claim Irish heritage; and
Whereas, Those who wear green on Saint Patrick's Day live, for a day, in the spirit of Saints Patrick, Bridget, and Colmcille, whose 1,500th anniversary was in December 2020; and
Whereas, On Saint Patrick's Day, Irish-Americans join with men, women, and children of all ethnicities who, for one day, become Irish and celebrate Saint Patrick, love of Ireland, and Irish culture and history; and
Whereas, The tumultuous and troubled history of poverty, war, and famine in Ireland has brought solidarity and resilience to the Irish people; and
Whereas, Today, those of Irish descent proudly sing of their country's resilient past and of their support for Ireland; and
Whereas, The songs of Ireland reflect the lamentations and exultations of life, the tragedy of love, the honor of battle, and the sorrows and glories of the country; and
Whereas, The establishment of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, which includes leaders in all 50 states, aims to foster and strengthen the longstanding relationship that exists between the United States of America and Ireland to the mutual benefit of both countries; and
Whereas, The week including March 17th of every year is designated as Irish-American History and Heritage Week within the State; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The House commemorates the
celebration of the Feast of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.
2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Clerk of the General Assembly to Senator Mark Daly, Chair of the Senate of Ireland, which this year celebrates its 100th anniversary and to the national co-chairs of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus, Speaker Robin Vos of Wisconsin, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy of New Jersey, Representative Killian Timoney of Kentucky, Representative Frances Ann Hurley of Illinois, Senator Shannon O'Brien of Montana, and Senator Mia Costello of Alaska.
STATEMENT
This resolution commemorates the annual Feast of Saint Patrick, celebrated on March 17th of each year. On Saint Patrick's Day, people all over the world honor and celebrate Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, by sharing their love of Ireland and of Irish culture and heritage. Irish immigrants to the United States helped form the cultural foundation of the nation and have influenced how Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated in the United States of America and around the world.
Celebrations often include public parades and festivals, traditional Irish music, and wearing green attire or shamrocks. Traditional Irish music encompasses a wide range of emotions and themes and include songs of tragic love, songs of honor in battle, and songs of the sorrows and glories of Ireland. By wearing green attire, people celebrate the spirit of Saints Patrick, Bridget, and Colmcille, whose 1,500th anniversary was in December 2020.
