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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, Throughout our history, America has welcomed |
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| millions of Irish immigrants to its shores, and those proud |
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| people arrived seeking a better life for themselves, their |
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| families, and future generations; and
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| WHEREAS, Many courageous individuals came during the |
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| terrible years of Ireland's Great Famine in the middle of the |
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| nineteenth century, and their road to prosperity was not easy; |
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| many faced significant obstacles, including discrimination and |
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| poverty; despite these challenges, Irish Americans have risen |
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| to success in every sector of our society; and
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| WHEREAS, Many of the Irish immigrants migrated to Illinois |
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| and have played major roles in our State's commerce, industry, |
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| arts and sciences, and all levels of public and governmental |
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| service; therefore, be it
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| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE |
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| NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we |
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| designate March of 2008 and every March thereafter as |
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| Irish-American Heritage Month, and all Illinoisans are urged to |
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| observe this month by learning about and commemorating the |
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| contributions of Irish Americans to our nation, our State, and |
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| our local communities; and be it further
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