"IRISH-AMERICAN DAY"
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HM 28 — "IRISH-AMERICAN DAY"
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic) on April 22, 2025.
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5 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Sponsored across 2 parties (3 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
53 added · 73 removedPlain-language change summary
The bill has been amended to establish March 17, 2025, as "Irish-American Day" in the House of Representatives. This change highlights the contributions and heritage of Irish Americans, particularly noting their influence in New Mexico. It matters because recognizing this day acknowledges the role of Irish Americans in American culture and celebrates their significant historical impact, fostering a sense of community and pride among those with Irish heritage.
HOUSEA MEMORIAL 28DECLARING 57THMARCH LEGISLATURE17, - STATE OF NEWMEXICO - FIRST SESSION 2025 INTRODUCED"IRISH-AMERICAN BYDAY" JohnIN BlockTHE andHOUSE KathleenOF CatesREPRESENTATIVES. and Jonathan A.
Henry5 andWHEREAS, Williamthere A.are approximately thirty-one million five hundred thousand Irish Americans in the United States;
Halland IIWHEREAS, the story of Irish Americans has always been one of strength and Susanperseverance K.through adversity;
Herreraand 7WHEREAS, 9many AIrish MEMORIALimmigrants DECLARINGarrived MARCHon 17,America's 2025shores "IRISH-AMERICANto DAY"escape INthe THEgreat HOUSEfamine, OFembraced REPRESENTATIVES.their new home and helped build the nation into what it is today;
14and WHEREAS, thereapproximately areseven approximatelypercent thirty-oneof millionNew fiveMexico hundredresidents thousandclaim Irish Americansheritage; in the United States;
and WHEREAS, themany story of Irish Americans hashave alwaysmade beenimpacts oneon eNew tMexican 17culture; of strength and perseverance through adversity;
and w l n d 18 WHEREAS, manyStephen IrishWatts immigrantsKearny, arrivedborn on America's shores = = 19 a l to escapeparents theof greatIrish famine,descent, embracedused theirdiplomacy newrather homethan andarms helpedto idefeat aMexican etroops ren 20route buildto theSanta nationFe; into what it is today;
and a t m m 21 WHEREAS, approximately seven percent of New Mexico d r e 22 residents claim Irish heritage;
and c e s k 23 WHEREAS, many Irish Americans have made impacts on New e a n b 24 u [ Mexican culture;
and WHEREAS, Stephen Watts Kearny, born to parents of Irish .229162.1 descent, used diplomacy rather than arms to defeat Mexican troops en route to Santa Fe;
and HM 28 Page 1 WHEREAS, Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, whose father was of Irish descent, was inspired by New Mexico landscape and culture before making New Mexico her permanent home;
and e t 17 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this day be a celebration of w l n d 18 all Irish Americans and their contributions to the nation's = = 19 a l culture;
and i a e r 20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this memorial be a t m m 21 transmitted to the Irish-American society of New Mexico.
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Action History
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not printed, not referred to committee, tabled
Sponsors
- Susan K. Herrera · Primary
- William A. Hall II · Primary
- Jonathan A. Henry · Primary
- Kathleen Cates · Primary
- John Block · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →5 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 107 not signed on
Sponsors (5)
- Susan K. Herrera Democrat
- William A. Hall II Republican
- Jonathan A. Henry Republican
- Kathleen Cates Democrat
- John Block Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (107)
107 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HM 28?
- HM 28 is sponsored by Susan K. Herrera (Democrat), William A. Hall II (Republican), Jonathan A. Henry (Republican), Kathleen Cates (Democrat), and John Block (Republican).
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- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 21, 2025. Enacted.
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