H.R. No. 474
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin TD is
visiting in March 2025 during the traditional annual trip by the
country's head of government to the United States; and
WHEREAS, In January 2025, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was
elected to lead his country as Taoiseach in a coalition government;
this marks the second time he has held the office, having previously
served from 2020 to 2022; and
WHEREAS, Ireland and the United States have long maintained
strong economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties; many Americans,
including countless Texans, trace their heritage to the Emerald
Isle; St. Patrick's Day, Ireland's national holiday, is celebrated
across America by people of all backgrounds, and the Irish
contributions to the arts, education, and a range of other fields
remain enormously influential; and
WHEREAS, The Government of Ireland opened a Consulate in
Texas in 2015 and the visit by the Taoiseach marks the tenth
anniversary of this significant decision to strengthen the
relationship between Texas and Ireland; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing common values of freedom, democracy,
and prosperity, Texas maintains an especially close partnership
with Ireland; during his visit, Taoiseach Martin is working to
increase the dynamism of our economic connections and to further
the friendship and cooperation that have defined relations between
the two lands; and
WHEREAS, A highly experienced public servant, Taoiseach
Martin was first elected to Ireland's national parliament Dáil É
ireann more than 35 years ago, and he has served in a number of
prominent roles, including as Minister of Education and Science,
Minister of Health and Children, Minister of Enterprise, Trade, and
Employment, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Defence;
before embarking on his career in public life he taught history, and
he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a master's degree in political
history, and a higher diploma in education; and
WHEREAS, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has demonstrated a deep
commitment to advancing mutual goals and reinforcing the beneficial
bonds that link his country and ours, and the residents of Texas are
honored to host him during his 2025 trip to the United States; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the occasion
of his visit to Texas and celebrate our state's vibrant partnership
with Ireland; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Taoiseach Martin as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Kerwin
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 474 was adopted by the House on March
31, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House