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House Resolution 664
By: Representative Burchett of the 176
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A RESOLUTION
Honoring the esteemed delegation from Wexford, Ireland, upon their visit to the Georgia
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State Capitol; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia and County Wexford, Ireland, share a long-standing history3
of cultural, economic, and educational exchange, fostering mutual understanding and4
goodwill between our peoples; and5
WHEREAS, this year, 2025, marks the 180th anniversary of the first commercial voyage of6
a Wexford vessel, the barque Dunbrody, to the Port of Savannah; and7
WHEREAS, the people of Wexford County have made significant contributions to Georgia's8
history, heritage, and prosperity, strengthening the ties between our great state and the nation9
of Ireland; and10
WHEREAS, the delegation from Wexford County, Ireland, visiting the Georgia State Capitol11
represents a distinguished group of leaders, including government officials, business12
representatives, cultural ambassadors, and members of the Irish diaspora; and13
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WHEREAS, this visit serves to further enhance the strong relationship between Georgia and
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Wexford, promoting economic development, cultural enrichment, and educational15
collaboration for the benefit of both regions; and16
WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University and Wexford County Council have developed a17
significant partnership that fosters academic exchange and research collaboration, providing18
students and faculty with opportunities for cross-cultural engagement and learning; and19
WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University is the first public university in the United States20
to establish a learning center in Ireland; and21
WHEREAS, since opening, Georgia Southern University's Wexford Campus has provided22
high-impact experiential learning opportunities to over 300 undergraduate and graduate23
students across a range of disciplines; and24
WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with25
South East Technological University in Ireland that enables a strategic research partnership26
centered on coastal sustainability and resilience and advanced manufacturing engineering;27
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WHEREAS, Georgia Southern University, the Savannah Economic Development Authority,29
Wexford County Council, and Wexford Enterprise Center are the founding partners of30
TradeBridge, an economic development initiative that facilitates trade and investment31
between the Coastal Georgia region and the Southeast Ireland region; and32
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WHEREAS, Wexford County Council welcomed members of the Georgia House of
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Representatives to Wexford in September 2024, marking a significant milestone in fostering34
deeper economic, educational, and cultural ties between Georgia and Ireland; and35
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to welcome our honored guests and express our deepest36
appreciation for the friendship and partnership that Georgia and Wexford County continue37
to share.38
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that39
the members of this body honor the distinguished delegation from Wexford County, Ireland,40
upon their visit to the Georgia State Capitol, extend their heartfelt hospitality, and express41
their sincere hope for continued collaboration and friendship between Georgia and Ireland.42
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized43
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the44
delegation from Wexford County, Ireland.45
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