Irish American Heritage Month City of CCermont
Proclamation
Whereas, by 1776 nearly 300,000 Irish nationals had emigrated to the American
colonies and played a crucial role in America's War for Independence; and
'Whereas, Irish Americans helped to fashion a system of government for our young
nation; and
'Whereas, five signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Irish descent and
three signers were Irish born; and
'Whereas, twenty-two Presidents have proudly proclaimed their Irish American
heritage; and
'Whereas, Irish Americans, since America's inception, have provided and continue to
provide leadership and service to this nation's political, business and religious
establishments; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and the many
valuable contributions of Irish Americans;
NOW, Therefore, I, Gail L. Ash, Mayor of Clermont, Florida, do hereby proclaim
the month of March 2015 as
Irish .American 3feritage Month
In 'Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Clermont to be affixed this 24th day of February in the year of 2015.
Gail L. Ash, Mayo
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