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That the House of Representatives— (1) honors the courage, sacrifice, and indispensable contributions of Irish Americans during the American War for Independence; (2) recognizes the profound impact of Irish-born patriots and their descendants in securing the liberty and founding principles of the United States; (3) celebrates the shared values of freedom and self-determination that linked the American and Irish experiences; (4) encourages all Americans to reflect on this heritage as part of the Semiquincentennial commemoration of the Nation’s founding; and (5) extends its deepest gratitude to the Irish-American community for its historic and ongoing role in the American story.