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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin TD is |
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visiting in March 2025 during the traditional annual trip by the |
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country's head of government to the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, In January 2025, Taoiseach Micheál Martin was |
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elected to lead his country as Taoiseach in a coalition government; |
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this marks the second time he has held the office, having previously |
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served from 2020 to 2022; and |
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WHEREAS, Ireland and the United States have long maintained |
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strong economic, diplomatic, and cultural ties; many Americans, |
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including countless Texans, trace their heritage to the Emerald |
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Isle; St. Patrick's Day, Ireland's national holiday, is celebrated |
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across America by people of all backgrounds, and the Irish |
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contributions to the arts, education, and a range of other fields |
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remain enormously influential; and |
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WHEREAS, The Government of Ireland opened a Consulate in |
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Texas in 2015 and the visit by the Taoiseach marks the tenth |
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anniversary of this significant decision to strengthen the |
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relationship between Texas and Ireland; and |
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WHEREAS, Recognizing common values of freedom, democracy, |
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and prosperity, Texas maintains an especially close partnership |
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with Ireland; during his visit, Taoiseach Martin is working to |
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increase the dynamism of our economic connections and to further |
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the friendship and cooperation that have defined relations between |
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the two lands; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly experienced public servant, Taoiseach |
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Martin was first elected to Ireland's national parliament Dáil É |
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ireann more than 35 years ago, and he has served in a number of |
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prominent roles, including as Minister of Education and Science, |
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Minister of Health and Children, Minister of Enterprise, Trade, and |
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Employment, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of Defence; |
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before embarking on his career in public life he taught history, and |
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he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree, a master's degree in political |
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history, and a higher diploma in education; and |
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WHEREAS, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has demonstrated a deep |
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commitment to advancing mutual goals and reinforcing the beneficial |
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bonds that link his country and ours, and the residents of Texas are |
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honored to host him during his 2025 trip to the United States; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor Taoiseach Micheál Martin on the occasion |
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of his visit to Texas and celebrate our state's vibrant partnership |
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with Ireland; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Taoiseach Martin as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Kerwin |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 474 was adopted by the House on March |
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31, 2025, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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