House Resolution 517
By: Representatives Petrea of the 166th, Stephens of the 164th, Hitchens of the 161st, Gilliard
of the 162nd, Seabaugh of the 34th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee,
Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade,
James G. (Jay) Burke III, on the upcoming occasion of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in
Savannah, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia, will mark the 201st
occasion on which this festive event has been held in this beautiful historic city with proud
Irish roots; and
WHEREAS, this celebration was begun in 1824 by the Hibernian Society of Savannah,
which was formed to aid the early Irish immigrants to Georgia; and
WHEREAS, many Irish organizations have contributed to the longevity and success of this
celebration, and the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, which was formed in 1926, has
carried on the tradition for the past 98 years; and
WHEREAS, according to one of Ireland's former prime ministers, "Ireland is where strange
tales begin and happy endings are possible," and the same holds true for the enchanting City
of Savannah; and
WHEREAS, it is due to the hard work and selfless dedication of the members of the St.
Patrick's Day Parade Committee that this event has become a popular celebration and that
Georgia can be proud to welcome visitors from all over the nation and the world to this
successful annual tradition; and
WHEREAS, among the largest Irish celebrations in the nation, the St. Patrick's Day Parade
is held in the lovely Savannah historic district and is always a joyous and meaningful
occasion for the citizens of Chatham County and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
this body recognizes and commends the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee,
Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade,
James G. (Jay) Burke III, for their tireless efforts and great work in organizing the 2025 St.
Patrick's Day Parade and for their many important contributions to their community and
state.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the St.
Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the Grand Marshal
of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III.