Resolution
ENROLLED SENATE
RESOLUTION NO. 6 By: Boren
A Resolution observing the long friendship between
Oklahoma and Ireland; commemorating the celebration
of St. Patrick’s Day; commemorating diplomatic
relations between Ireland and the United States;
commemorating economic relations between Ireland and
Oklahoma; and directing distribution.
WHEREAS, Oklahoma and Ireland have enjoyed a long friendship
that predates Oklahoma ’s statehood and Ireland ’s independence; and
WHEREAS, Ireland commemorated the gift o f $170.00 of the Choctaw
people, during the Irish famine, a fortune at the time, especially
after enduring their own hardships, in order to help the Irish
people, with the dedication of the Kindred Spirits sculpture,
featuring a circle of eagle feathers, i n County Cork in 2017 ; and
WHEREAS, the Choctaw Nation unveiled on August 30, 2024, as a
tribute to their connection with Ireland, the Eternal Heart
sculpture, depicting a Celtic Trinity knot intertwined with a heart;
and
WHEREAS, in 2024 Oklahoma establ ished Oklahoma Ireland Trade
Commission for Oklahoma business and industry to benefit from
Ireland’s position with the European trade market; and
WHEREAS, many Oklahomans have Irish ancestry and continue to
preserve the culture through festivals and celeb rations,
particularly in March, including the Tulsa Irish Fest, ShamROCK the
Gardens in Oklahoma City, and the Stockyards St. Patrick ’s Parade,
as well as other events throughout the state in honor of the Patron
Saint of Ireland and in celebration of Irish heritage; and
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WHEREAS, Oklahoma joins other states throughout the country in
celebrating diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United
States, which officially began on October 7, 1924.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE 1 ST SESSION
OF THE 60TH OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE:
THAT the Oklahoma Senate recognizes the state ’s long history of
friendship and diplomatic relationships with Ireland.
THAT the Oklahoma Senate commemorates March 17 as St. Patrick ’s
Day.
THAT a copy of this resolutio n be distributed to Senator Mark
Daly, Chair of the Senate of Ireland; and the Oklahoma American
Irish State Legislators Caucus.
Adopted by the Senate the 17th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this _______ ___
day of _________________ _, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By: _________________________________