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03 LC 29 0788
House Resolution
269
By: Representatives Bordeaux of the 125th, Jackson of the 124th, Post 1, Stephens of the 124th, Post 2, Stephens of the 123rd, Day of the 126th, and others
By: Representatives Bordeaux of the 125th, Jackson of the 124th, Post 1, Stephens of the 124th, Post 2, Stephens of the 123rd, Day of the 126th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the St.
Patrick´s
Day Parade Committee, Chairman Hugh E. Coleman, the 2003 St.
Patrick´s
Day
Parade´s
Grand Marshal Lawrence S. "Pete" Conneff, and inviting them to appear before the
House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Savannah will mark the 179th occasion on which this festive event has been held in this 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 77 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 beautiful City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS, this historic annual parade is among the largest Irish celebrations in the nation and it is held in the lovely historic district and is always a joyous and meaningful occasion for the citizens of Savannah, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes and honors the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee, Chairman Hugh E. Coleman, and the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade´s Grand Marshal Lawrence S. "Pete" Conneff for their tireless efforts in organizing and their great work on behalf of the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade and their many important contributions to their community and state and invite them to appear before this body on a date and at a time designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee Chairman Hugh E. Coleman and the Grand Marshal of Savannah´s 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade Lawrence S. "Pete" Coneff.
WHEREAS, the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade in Savannah will mark the 179th occasion on which this festive event has been held in this 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 77 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 beautiful City of Savannah; and
WHEREAS, this historic annual parade is among the largest Irish celebrations in the nation and it is held in the lovely historic district and is always a joyous and meaningful occasion for the citizens of Savannah, Chatham County, and the State of Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body recognizes and honors the members of the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee, Chairman Hugh E. Coleman, and the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade´s Grand Marshal Lawrence S. "Pete" Conneff for their tireless efforts in organizing and their great work on behalf of the 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade and their many important contributions to their community and state and invite them to appear before this body on a date and at a time designated by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the St. Patrick´s Day Parade Committee Chairman Hugh E. Coleman and the Grand Marshal of Savannah´s 2003 St. Patrick´s Day Parade Lawrence S. "Pete" Coneff.