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Introduced
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/10/2025
02/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland. Celebrating the cultural and economic ties between Indiana and Ireland.
AI Summary
This resolution celebrates the long-standing and robust cultural and economic relationship between Indiana and Ireland, highlighting their interconnected history dating back to the 18th century. The resolution emphasizes the significant contributions of Irish immigrants to Indiana, including their crucial role in constructing the Wabash and Erie Canal and establishing settlements across the state, such as the community of Ireland in Dubois County. It underscores the strong current economic ties, noting that Indiana is home to 52 Irish-based companies across 24 counties, while Ireland hosts 11 Indiana-based companies. The resolution points out the substantial trade relationship, with Indiana exporting over $756 million in goods to Ireland and importing more than $20.8 billion in 2023, making Ireland Indiana's largest importing partner. Additionally, the resolution highlights a new direct flight between Indianapolis and Dublin scheduled to begin in May 2025, further strengthening the connection between the two regions. Ultimately, the resolution aims to recognize and celebrate the deep historical and ongoing cultural and economic bonds between Indiana and Ireland.
Sponsors (62)
Tim O'Brien (R)*,
Mike Andrade (D),
Mike Aylesworth (R),
Brad Barrett (R),
Steve Bartels (R),
Maureen Bauer (D),
Patricia Boy (D),
Chris Campbell (D),
Martin Carbaugh (R),
Becky Cash (R),
Ed Clere (R),
Matthew Commons (R),
Cory Criswell (R),
Ed DeLaney (D),
Dale DeVon (R),
Karen Engleman (R),
Sue Errington (D),
Mark Genda (R),
Mitch Gore (D),
Lori Goss-Reaves (R),
Craig Haggard (R),
Carey Hamilton (D),
Ragen Hatcher (D),
Bob Heaton (R),
Dave Heine (R),
Andrew Ireland (R),
Tony Isa (R),
Carolyn Jackson (D),
Jack Jordan (R),
Joanna King (R),
Sheila Klinker (D),
Ryan Lauer (R),
Ethan Lawson (R),
Cindy Ledbetter (R),
Matt Lehman (R),
Shane Lindauer (R),
Jim Lucas (R),
Ethan Manning (R),
Chris May (R),
Julie McGuire (R),
Wendy McNamara (R),
Doug Miller (R),
Kyle Miller (D),
Julie Olthoff (R),
Lindsay Patterson (R),
Zach Payne (R),
Tonya Pfaff (D),
Kyle Pierce (R),
Matt Pierce (D),
Jim Pressel (R),
Cherrish Pryor (D),
Elizabeth Rowray (R),
Alaina Shonkwiler (R),
Ben Smaltz (R),
Craig Snow (R),
Ed Soliday (R),
Lorissa Sweet (R),
Jake Teshka (R),
Heath VanNatter (R),
Tim Wesco (R),
Tim Yocum (R),
Alex Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote (on 02/10/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/resolutions/house/simple/12/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/resolutions/HR0012/HR0012.01.INTR.pdf |
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