LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 36th Annual Mid-Hudson St.
Patrick's Day Parade, to be held on March 11, 2012

WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is a time to celebrate the rich heritage of
the Irish people, unlimited in their contribution to this greatly
diverse State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, A St. Patrick's Day Parade reflects and records the ongoing
history of the United States and Ireland and provides an opportunity for
people of all generations to assemble in ethnic pride and pageantry; and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade is a celebration of
Orange County's, the Mid-Hudson region's, and New York State's cultural
diversity and encourages an appreciation of Irish-American heritage; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 36th
Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade, organized by the Mid-Hudson
St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, to be held in Goshen, New York, on
Sunday, March 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mid-Hudson's parade season begins with its annual Irish Day
on Sunday, March 4, 2012, at the American Legion Hall, Greenwood Lake,
New York; and
WHEREAS, The Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee is
comprised of representatives of 10 Orange County organizations; the
parade is the largest cultural event in Orange County and is also the
biggest single-day celebration in Goshen; the parade, which will be 36
years old this year, is expected to draw 25,000 plus spectators; and
WHEREAS, Through this heartfelt and compassionate expression, as well
as through their sustained commitment to the cultural vitality of their
Irish heritage, the Irish-American people of Orange County, the Mid-Hud-
son area and the State of New York bear witness to the deep faith and
love of humanity which is their rich tradition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 36th Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade to be
held on March 11, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee.