Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HR1010: Resolution; St. Patrick's Day.
Status: Passed both chambers, March 18, 2025
What the bill says
A Resolution observing the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland; commemorating the celebration of St. Patrick's Day; commemorating diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States; commemorating economic relations between Ireland and Oklahoma; and directing distribution.
From the enrolled text, March 18, 2025:
A Resolution observing the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland; commemorating the celebration of St. Patrick's Day; commemorating diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States; commemorating economic relations between Ireland and Oklahoma; and directing distribution. WHEREAS, Oklahoma and Ireland have enjoyed a long friendship that predates Oklahoma's statehood and Ireland's independence; and WHEREAS, Ireland commemorated the gift of $170.00 of the Choctaw people during the Irish famine, a fortune at the time, especially after enduring their own hardships, in order to help the Irish people, with the dedication of the Kindred Spirits sculpture, featuring a circle of eagle feathers, in County Cork in 2017; and WHEREAS, The Choctaw Nation unveiled on August 30, 2024, a tribute to their connection with Ireland, the Eternal Heart sculpture, depicting a Celtic Trinity knot intertwined with a heart; and WHEREAS, in 2024, Oklahoma established the Oklahoma Ireland Trade Commission for Oklahoma business and industry to benefit from Ireland's position with the European trade market; and WHEREAS, many Oklahomans have Irish ancestry and continue to celebrate that culture through festivals and celebrations, particularly in March, including the Tulsa Irish Fest, ShamROCK the Gardens in Oklahoma City, and the Stockyards St. Patrick's Parade, as well as other celebrations throughout the state; and WHEREAS, all Oklahomans are Irish on March 17, St. Patrick's Day, honoring the …
Sponsors
- Forrest Bennett (D, HD-092) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State
- : Adopted, referred for enrollment
- : Considered
- : Authored by Representative Bennett
- : Introduced
Common questions
- What is HR1010?
- HR1010 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Resolution; St. Patrick's Day.
- What does HR1010 do?
- In its own words: A Resolution observing the long friendship between Oklahoma and Ireland; commemorating the celebration of St. Patrick's Day; commemorating diplomatic relations between Ireland and the United States; commemorating economic relations between Ireland and Oklahoma; and directing distribution.
- What is the status of HR1010?
- Passed both chambers as of March 18, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled, signed, filed with Secretary of State (March 18, 2025).
- Who sponsored HR1010?
- Forrest Bennett (D, HD-092).
- Where is the official record for HR1010?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HR1010&Session=2600
Source: official Oklahoma record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.