Park Slope. New York Commending the Brooklyn Irish American Parade Committee on Its Twenty Second Annual Parade March 16. 1997. Whereas this parade encourages an appreciation of an ancient Irish heritage. and Whereas this event is a celebration of Brooklyns cultural diversity and richness. and Whereas this parade takes place on the historic site of the Battle of Brooklyn In which Irish Freedom Fighters--Marylanders and other ethnic groups gave their lives to secure independence for our America: and Whereos the Spirit of 76 was. and still iS. the ideal of the Brooklyn Irish American Parade. and Whereas this year the Parade Committee. its members and officers remember "The Great Famine" (An Corta Mor 18451850 and Erins Exiles. and Whereas "The Great Famine" caused the death of over 1.500.000 in Ireland and tens of thousands on the coffinships which sailed to America. and Wheroau America is a nation of immigrants and a home to the descendants of the victims and survivors of "The Great FainIne" and the Irish Diaspora. and Whereas it is only fitting that this years Grand Marshal is Father Colin Joseph Campbell of North Belfast. Chaplain & CoOrdinator of the Irish Apostolate. Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens and a friend and spiritual counselor to the newest sons and daughters of Erin. now therefore. be it Resolved.
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