Georgia CommonsHR 517: St. Patrick's Day Parade committee; Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney; Grand Marshall of the 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade, James G. (Jay) Burke III; 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade; Savannah, Georgia; commend
Última acción: 6 de marzo de 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, its chairman, and the 2025 parade's grand marshal for organizing Savannah's long-running St. Patrick's Day Parade.
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En lenguaje claro
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors the volunteers behind Savannah's 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade. It recognizes the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, its Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and the parade's Grand Marshal, James G. (Jay) Burke III, for their work organizing the event, which traces back to 1824 and has been run by the committee since 1926. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends the committee and its leaders for their contributions to the Savannah community and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to them.
Qué hace el proyecto de ley
- Formally commends the members of the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and Grand Marshal James G. (Jay) Burke III for organizing the 2025 parade.
- Recites the history of the Savannah St. Patrick's Day Parade, noting it began in 1824 and has been run by the committee since 1926.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the committee and its named leaders.
- Carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations; it is a ceremonial statement of recognition.
A quién afecta
The resolution directly names the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, its Chairman Timothy P. Mahoney, and Grand Marshal James G. (Jay) Burke III. It also touches the broader Savannah and Chatham County community that takes part in or benefits from the annual parade.
Por qué importa
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives official state recognition to the volunteers who organize one of the nation's largest Irish celebrations, but it does not alter any Georgia law, create funding, or impose obligations on anyone.
Disposiciones clave
- The resolution's whereas clauses recount the parade's history, noting the 2025 event marks its 201st occurrence and that the Hibernian Society of Savannah began the tradition in 1824.
- The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend the committee, Chairman Mahoney, and Grand Marshal Burke for organizing the 2025 parade.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for distribution to those honored.
Del proyecto de ley
“Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible”
Cronología del estado
- House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
- House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
- House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)
Patrocinadores
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
- Ron Stephens (R, HD-164)
- Bill Hitchens (R, HD-161)
- Carl Gilliard (D, HD-162)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)
- Anne Westbrook (D, HD-163)
Temas
- St. Patrick's Day Parade
- Savannah
- legislative commendation
- Chatham County