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HM 28

"IRISH-AMERICAN DAY"

2025 Regular Session Introduced by John Block and 4 co-sponsors

Declares March 17, 2025 as Irish-American Day in the New Mexico House to honor Irish Americans' cultural contributions; ceremonial only, no funding.

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Bill Summary · HM 28

HM 28 — Irish-American Day (Memorial)

A concise summary of the bill’s purpose, provisions, and timeline.

Overview

  • Type: Memorial bill in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
  • Title: IRISH-AMERICAN DAY
  • Purpose: To declare March 17, 2025 as “Irish-American Day” in the House of Representatives and to recognize the contributions of Irish Americans to national and New Mexico culture.
  • Status: Signed into law by the Governor on April 22, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • The memorial honors the history and contributions of Irish Americans, emphasizing themes of strength, perseverance, and cultural impact.
  • It highlights the presence of Irish heritage in New Mexico and notes notable connections to the state’s history and culture.

Key Provisions

  • Declaration: March 17, 2025 is declared "Irish-American Day" in the New Mexico House of Representatives.
  • Celebration: The day is framed as a celebration of all Irish Americans and their contributions to the nation’s culture.
  • Courtesy Transmission: A copy of the memorial is to be transmitted to the Irish-American Society of New Mexico.
  • Nature: Being a memorial, it recognizes the contributions of Irish Americans without creating regulatory requirements or funding obligations.

Notable Context and Content

  • National context: Approximately 31.5 million Irish Americans in the United States.
  • State context: About 7% of New Mexico residents claim Irish heritage; the bill cites NM historical and cultural ties.
  • NM figures referenced: Stephen Watts Kearny (Irish descent, NM history), Henry McCarty/"Billy the Kid" (Irish parents, NM roots), Sister Mary de Sales Deheney (Irish immigrant and physician in the territory), and Georgia O’Keeffe (artist with Irish descent lineage).

Procedural/Timeline Details

  • Introduced: February 21, 2025
  • Initial status: Not printed, not referred to committee, tabled (February 21, 2025)
  • Committee action: Withdrawn from committee (March 22, 2025)
  • House action: Passed by the House (March 22, 2025)
  • Governor action: Signed into law (April 22, 2025)

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Irish Americans and the Irish-American Society of New Mexico.
  • Broader: All New Mexico residents, with an emphasis on cultural recognition and heritage appreciation.

Effective Date and Implementation

  • The designation applies to March 17, 2025, as Irish-American Day within the House’s recognition framework.
  • As a memorial, there are no statutory duties, mandates, or funding requirements beyond ceremonial acknowledgment.

This memorial serves as a ceremonial designation recognizing Irish-American contributions and encouraging cultural reflection within New Mexico.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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