New Mexico legislation · 2025 Regular Session
New Mexico HM28: "IRISH-AMERICAN DAY"
Status: Passed both chambers, March 22, 2025
What the bill says
From the enrolled text:
A MEMORIAL DECLARING MARCH 17, 2025 "IRISH-AMERICAN DAY" IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. WHEREAS, there are approximately thirty-one million five hundred thousand Irish Americans in the United States; and WHEREAS, the story of Irish Americans has always been one of strength and perseverance through adversity; and WHEREAS, many Irish immigrants arrived on America's shores to escape the great famine, embraced their new home and helped build the nation into what it is today; and WHEREAS, approximately seven percent of New Mexico residents claim Irish heritage; and WHEREAS, many Irish Americans have made impacts on New Mexican culture; and WHEREAS, Stephen Watts Kearny, born to parents of Irish descent, used diplomacy rather than arms to defeat Mexican troops en route to Santa Fe; and WHEREAS, Henry McCarty, also known as "Billy the Kid", also born to Irish parents, has roots in Lincoln and Chaves counties and was later buried at Fort Sumner; and WHEREAS, Sister Mary de Sales Deheney, an Irish immigrant and member of the sisters of charity, was the first woman licensed as a doctor in the territory of New Mexico; and HM Page WHEREAS, Georgia O'Keeffe, one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, whose father was of Irish descent, was inspired by New Mexico landscape and culture before making New Mexico her permanent home; NOW, …
Sponsors
- John Block (R, HD-051) · primary sponsor
- Kathleen Cates (D, HD-044)
- Henry, Jonathan A.
- Hall, William A.
- Susan Herrera (D, 41)
Latest actions
- : Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:67 N:0
- : Withdrawn from committee or daily calendar for subsequent action
- : Not Printed, Not referred to committee, tabled
- : Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
Votes
- House Final Passage (March 22, 2025): 67 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HM28?
- HM28 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2025 Regular Session): "IRISH-AMERICAN DAY".
- What is the status of HM28?
- Passed both chambers as of March 22, 2025. Latest action: Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:67 N:0 (March 22, 2025).
- Who sponsored HM28?
- John Block (R, HD-051), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HM28?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=M&legNo=28&year=25
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