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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-261
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
September 20, 2016
To recognize the Irish American Unity Conference for its steadfast non-violent advocacy for a United Ireland.
WHEREAS, the Irish American Unity Conference is a nonprofit, non-sectarian human rights organization whose mission is to advocate for a United Ireland through peaceful non-violent means and to work for equal justice in the North of Ireland;
WHEREAS, formed in 1983, the Irish American Unity Conference has grown to over 500 members nationwide;
WHEREAS, the Irish American Unity Conference advocates to end to British colonial occupation and for the peaceful reunification of Ireland;
WHEREAS, the Irish American Unity Conference works with the Ballymurphy Massacre victims and families to obtain an independent inquiry; supports peace and reconciliation organizations, including the Pat Finucane Centre and Relatives for Justice; provides support for victims of the “Troubles” in Northern Ireland; and campaigns for retention of the MacBride Principles;
WHEREAS, this past spring the statue of Robert Emmet, an Irish patriot, was rededicated in Washington, D.C. to commemorate his resolute belief Ireland should be an independent republic; and
WHEREAS, Robert Emmet continues to be an important figure in the hearts and minds of many Irish, Irish Americans, and those members of the Irish American Unity Conference.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Irish American Unity Conference Recognition Resolution of 2016”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the Irish American Unity Conference, and commends the organization for its advocacy of a United Ireland through peaceful measures.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
