HOUSE MEMORIAL 28

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

John Block and Kathleen Cates and Jonathan A. Henry

and William A. Hall II and Susan K. Herrera

 

 

 

 

A MEMORIAL

DECLARING MARCH 17, 2025 "IRISH-AMERICAN DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

 

     WHEREAS, there are approximately thirty-one million five hundred thousand Irish Americans in the United States; and

     WHEREAS, the story of Irish Americans has always been one of strength and perseverance through adversity; and

     WHEREAS, many Irish immigrants arrived on America's shores to escape the great famine, embraced their new home and helped build the nation into what it is today; and

     WHEREAS, approximately seven percent of New Mexico residents claim Irish heritage; and

     WHEREAS, many Irish Americans have made impacts on New Mexican culture; and

     WHEREAS, Stephen Watts Kearny, born to parents of Irish descent, used diplomacy rather than arms to defeat Mexican troops en route to Santa Fe; and

     WHEREAS, Henry McCarty, also known as "Billy the Kid", also born to Irish parents, has roots in Lincoln and Chaves counties and was later buried at Fort Sumner; and

     WHEREAS, Sister Mary de Sales Deheney, an Irish immigrant and member of the sisters of charity, was the first woman licensed as a doctor in the territory of New Mexico; and

     WHEREAS, Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, whose father was of Irish descent, was inspired by New Mexico landscape and culture before making New Mexico her permanent home;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that March 17, 2025 be declared "Irish-American Day" in the house of representatives; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this day be a celebration of all Irish Americans and their contributions to the nation's culture; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be transmitted to the Irish-American society of New Mexico.

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