RESOLUTION
BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT COLLINS-BELLAMY, MAJORITY LEADER RUBBO, MINORITY LEADER BREEN, MAJORITY WHIP NORMAN, COUNCILMEMBERS DIAZ, PINEDA-ISAAC AND HODGES.
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YONKERS COMMEMORATING THE 69th ANNUAL YONKERS ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS OF IRISH-AMERICAN CULTURE AND HERITAGE IN THE CITY OF YONKERS
WHEREAS, Saint Patrick's Day is traditionally a time for people of all nationalities and generations to assemble and celebrate the rich culture and heritage of the Irish people in Yonkers and throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, The strong Irish-American Spirit in Yonkers has not diminished and the valuable contributions of the Irish-American People to American history, economy and society; and
WHEREAS, Saint Patrick's Day continues to reflect and record the ongoing history of the City of Yonkers and Ireland, and provides the opportunity for people of all generations to share their sense of ethnic pride and camaraderie; and
WHEREAS, in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to, once again, commemorate the Annual Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, to include the annual Dinner Dance, the annual City Hall Flag Raising Ceremony and most significantly the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on March 21, 2026; and
WHEREAS, this auspicious occasion will be commemorated by Yonkers residents of all heritages throughout the City and it will be especially celebrated by the Yonkers residents who live, work or shop on McLean Avenue and the surrounding neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, traditionally, the Yonkers St. Patrick's Day Parade on McLean Avenue is comprised of representatives of many organizations as the parade is the largest cultural event in Yonkers, regularly drawing more than 10,000 people as celebrants and spectators every year for almost 70 years; and
WHEREAS, St. Patrick's Day is not, as many believe, a...
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