HR372: HR372 Calleary, Minister Dara; outstanding public service; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Minister Dara Calleary, a member of the Irish government, for his long record of public service. It lists his current positions as Ireland's Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, along with earlier roles he held in trade, agriculture, finance, and party leadership. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's praise for Calleary's career and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution to send to him as a keepsake.

• Formally commends Minister Dara Calleary for his public service career in the Irish government.
• Recites his current roles as Irish Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Calleary.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulation; it is a symbolic statement of recognition.

This resolution mainly affects Minister Dara Calleary, an Irish government official, by giving him formal recognition from the Georgia House. It does not impose duties or changes on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses.

Because the resolution is purely ceremonial, it has no practical effect on Georgia residents or state policy. Its significance is symbolic, reflecting a diplomatic or personal gesture of goodwill from Georgia lawmakers toward an Irish government minister.

• The whereas clauses detail Calleary's career, including his current appointment on January 23, 2025 and past roles in trade, agriculture, and finance ministries.
• The resolved clause formally commends Calleary for his public service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Calleary.

1. 2025-02-24House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-02-24House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-02-24House Hopper (House)

• John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
• Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Lehman Franklin (R, HD-160)
• Josh Bonner (R, HD-073)
• Lauren McDonald (R, HD-026)

• ceremonial resolution
• Irish government relations
• public service recognition