SR368: SR368 Calleary, Minister Dara; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia Senate, not a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It honors Minister Dara Calleary, who serves in the Irish government as Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, appointed in January 2025. The resolution recounts his career, including past roles such as Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Minister for Agriculture and Government Chief Whip, and Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil, as well as his service as a Teachta Dála (member of the Irish parliament) for Mayo since 2007. The Senate directs its Secretary to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Minister Calleary as a token of recognition.

• Formally recognizes and commends Minister Dara Calleary for his public service 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 Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Minister Calleary.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of the Senate's views.

The resolution directly names and honors Minister Dara Calleary, a member of the Irish government. It has no regulatory or practical effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or institutions.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a substantive law, it does not change any rights, obligations, or funding in Georgia. Its main effect is a formal, symbolic gesture of goodwill from the Georgia Senate toward an Irish government official.

• The whereas clauses detail Minister Calleary's career, including his January 23, 2025 appointment as Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht.
• The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition and commendation of Calleary for his public service.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to Calleary.

1. 2025-03-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-03-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)Primary sponsor
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
• Larry Walker (R, SD-020)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Kim Jackson (D, SD-041)
• Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)

• ceremonial resolution
• Irish government
• Georgia Senate
• international recognition