HR 45 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution recognizing March 17, 2025, as "St. Patrick's Day" in Pennsylvania and celebrating the involvement of Irish Americans in the American War of Independence.

This Pennsylvania House resolution formally recognizes March 17, 2025, as "St. Patrick's Day" within the state. It acknowledges Irish Americans' military contributions during the Revolutionary War, citing historical records showing they comprised 40-50% of the Continental Army by 1778. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely ceremonial, celebrating cultural heritage. It directly affects Pennsylvanians of Irish descent (over 15% of the state's population) through this official recognition. The resolution does not alter any laws or provide funding.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Mar 17, 2025
Floor votes · House Mar 17, 2025

How they voted

1993
Passed
Total votes 202
Mar 17, 2025
D Democratic101
101 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
98 Yea 3 Nay
97% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 35 co-sponsors

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