[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 3]
[House]
[Page 3657]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING THE ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 
191st occasion of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Savannah, Georgia. 
Among the largest Irish celebrations in the Nation, the St. Patrick's 
Day Parade is held in the downtown historic district and is always a 
meaningful occasion for the citizens of Chatham County and the State of 
Georgia.
  In 1824, the Hibernian Society of Savannah, which was formed to aid 
the early Irish immigrants, began what would become the second largest 
St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Nation. Peak years have estimated up to 
400,000 visitors to the area for St. Patrick's Day festivities. Georgia 
is proud to welcome visitors from all across the Nation, and it 
continues to be successful due to the hard work and dedication of those 
working in Savannah, Georgia.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to recognize and honor the members of 
the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, including Chairman Kevin 
Halligan and the Grand Marshal, Mr. Hugh Coleman, for their tireless 
efforts and outstanding commitment in organizing this year's parade. 
Thank you all for all you do in our community and the State of Georgia. 
I wish you much success in today's event.

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