S.J.R. 13: Joint Resolution Honoring Irish and Irish-American Contributions to the Founding of the United States

About this bill

Passed by the Legislature and sent to the lieutenant governor on March 13, 2026. This resolution honors Irish and Irish-American contributions to the founding of the United States.

• This resolution:
• Commemorates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States by recognizing the contributions of Irish and Irish-American individuals to the American Revolutionary War effort and the signing of the Declaration of Independence
• Highlights specific Irish and Irish-American figures involved in the founding of the United States, including signers of the Declaration of Independence, military leaders, and early advocates of American independence
• Acknowledges the influence of American independence on political thought and reform movements beyond the United States, including in Ireland, and recognizes ongoing opportunities for state-level cultural and economic engagement with Irel
• Expresses support for expanding Utah-Ireland relations and encourages joint engagement efforts, including a cooperative committee and Ireland's consideration of appointing an Honorary Consul General in Utah
• Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be sent to specified officials and organizations in Ireland and the United States

Full bill page: steps, fiscal note and sponsors · Chief sponsor Wayne A. Harper