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This resolution celebrates the long-standing friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland, highlighting significant historical and cultural connections between the two regions. The resolution recognizes the Choctaw Nation's compassionate donation of $170 during the Irish famine, which was commemorated with the Kindred Spirits sculpture in 2017, and notes the Choctaw Nation's subsequent installation of the Eternal Heart sculpture in 2024 as a symbol of their ongoing connection. It also acknowledges the establishment of the Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission in 2024 to facilitate business opportunities with the European market, and celebrates the state's Irish heritage through various cultural festivals and events. The resolution commemorates St. Patrick's Day on March 17 and recognizes the diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States, which officially began on October 7, 1924. Ultimately, the Oklahoma Senate officially recognizes the state's historical friendship with Ireland and directs that a copy of the resolution be distributed to Senator Mark Daly, Chair of the Senate of Ireland, and the Oklahoma American Irish State Legislators Caucus.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sr6&Session=2600