HR 372: Calleary, Minister Dara; outstanding public service; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dara Calleary, an Irish government minister, for his long career in public service. It does not change any law or create any new program; it simply recognizes his accomplishments on the record. The resolution recounts Calleary's political career in Ireland, including his current position as Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, his past roles such as Minister for Agriculture, Government Chief Whip, and Deputy Leader of Fianna Fáil, and his service as a Teachta Dála (member of the Irish parliament) for Mayo since 2007. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for delivery to Calleary as a keepsake.

• Formally recognizes and commends Minister Dara Calleary for his public service career in the Irish government.
• Recites his current positions 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 distribute a copy of the resolution to Calleary.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory change; it is a symbolic statement of the House's views.

The resolution directly names and honors Minister Dara Calleary, an Irish government official. It has no regulatory or legal effect on Georgia residents, agencies, or businesses; it is a ceremonial gesture by the Georgia House of Representatives.

Because this is a commendation resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding in Georgia. Its practical effect is limited to an official expression of goodwill from the Georgia House toward an Irish government minister.

• The whereas clauses summarize Calleary's biography, including his appointment on January 23, 2025 to two Irish cabinet posts.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Calleary for his public service and wish him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available 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
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Ireland
• Dara Calleary