The White House
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release
February 29, 2016
Presidential Proclamation -- Irish-American Heritage Month, 2016

IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2016

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

Hailing from the Emerald Isle, generations of Irishmen and women have helped shape the idea of America, overcoming hardship and strife through strength and sacrifice, faith and family. With an undying belief that tomorrow always yields a brighter day, Irish Americans symbolize the perpetual optimism that defines our country, and they have long embodied the truth at the heart of our promise -- that no matter who you are or where you come from, in America, you can make it if you try.

As we celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month, we recognize the Irish people's contributions to our country's dynamism, and we reaffirm the friendship and family ties between our two nations. For centuries, sons and daughters of Erin have come to America's shores, adding to our rich vibrancy and putting their full hearts into everything they do. From building our country's cities as preeminent architects and earnest laborers to building our national character as people of great joy and cherished culture, Irish Americans have endured intolerance and discrimination to find a place for themselves and their children here in the United States. While remembering the great Irish Americans of the past, we celebrate what forms the foundation of the lasting Irish-American story -- a shared embrace of hard work and humility, fairness and dignity, and a mutual quest to secure a freer and more peaceful future.

Today, the United States and Ireland enjoy a thriving and cooperative bond buoyed by a strong legacy of exchanges between our peoples. During Irish-American Heritage Month, let us pay tribute to the extraordinary mark Irish Americans have made on our Nation, and let us look forward to continued collaboration, friendship, and partnership between our countries.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim March 2016 as Irish-American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to observe this month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of February, in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortieth.

BARACK OBAMA

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2016/02/29/presidential-proclamation-irish-american-heritage-month-2016/

Irish American Heritage Month

http://youtu.be/Z1NJr3FQO_w/

That was really swell of Obonzo to make such a declaration.


But, I've been celebrating my Irish heritage, January through December, for a very long time now.

That was really swell of Obonzo to make such a declaration.


Yes, it is about time.

Good for him, nice little tib bit for the history books.. & a prelude / gift... of what is coming down the pike ..

Irish Blessing

May the road rise up to meet you.

May the wind always be at you back.

May the sun shine warm upon you face.

May the rains fall upon your fields until we meet again.

May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.



33.1 Million Americans claimed to be of Irish Heritage in 2014. This is more than the population of Ireland.

Saint Patrick was born and n Britain approximately 385AD

Since I'm a naturalized American citizen born in Canadian of Italian immigrants I'm having Canadian bacon and cabbage Alfredo for dinner.

SJWs bring "consent" to St. Patrick’s Day — "ASK TO KISS ME I'M IRISH?"

http://youtu.be/S8JVOZ96ejg/
04:92

The Progressives Are At It Again.... !! USA & Canada.




The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil, is for good men to do nothing.

Edmund Burke