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This resolution honors St. Patrick and the Irish people by recounting the historical narrative of Patrick's life, from his origins in Roman Britain to his enslavement in Ireland, religious awakening, and eventual return as a missionary. The resolution highlights Patrick's significant role in spreading Christianity in Ireland, emphasizing how his faith and perseverance helped him overcome challenges, convert the Irish people to Catholicism, and ultimately become a revered saint. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the broader contributions of Irish people to global society, referencing President John F. Kennedy's observation about Irish emigrants enriching other nations through their achievements in various fields. The resolution specifically calls for commemorating St. Patrick's life, expressing hope for continued peace in Northern Ireland through the 1998 Belfast Agreement (Good Friday Agreement), and symbolically transmitting the resolution to the Grand Marshal and Chairman of the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade as a gesture of recognition and respect.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K230