House adopts resolution commemorating St. Patrick’s Day and anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

The Iowa House of Representatives adopted House Resolution 111 on a voice vote after the measure was presented and read aloud on the chamber floor.

Representative Bradley opened the presentation of the resolution, saying, “Good morning and happy Saint Patrick's Day,” and read the measure commemorating the holiday and the anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. The resolution cites the cultural significance of Irish immigration to the United States and directs that a copy be sent to named Irish officials and the national leadership of American Irish legislative groups.

A member moved the adoption of the resolution. After a call for the question, the chair announced the ayes had it and declared the resolution adopted by voice vote. No recorded roll-call tally was provided in the transcript.

During member announcements that followed, Representative Johnson of Polk introduced his guest, his nephew Sheldon Johnson, described in the record as a 12-year-old seventh grader who will be visiting the Capitol during the week. Representative Meyer announced that House Democrats would caucus at 10 a.m. in Room 19, and Representative Kauffman announced Republicans would caucus at 9:15 a.m. in the Supreme Court chamber. The House recessed to allow both party caucuses to convene.

The measure is ceremonial; the transcript records the motion, the voice vote, and the direction that copies of the resolution be sent to the named Irish officials and organizational chairs, but it contains no implementation instructions or funding implications.