City of Columbus - File #: 232X-2004

• File #: 232X-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/6/2004
• In control: O'Shaughnessy
• On agenda: 10/18/2004
• Final action: 10/20/2004
• Title: To recognize Dr. Siobhán Geraghty, presenter of the Irish American Cultural Institute's Fall 2004 Perceptions Series 'Irish Graveyards: Full of Life.'
• Sponsors: Maryellen O'Shaughnessy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/18/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
10/18/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/6/2004	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Explanation

Title

To recognize Dr. Siobhán Geraghty, presenter of the Irish American Cultural

Institute's Fall 2004 Perceptions Series 'Irish Graveyards: Full of Life.'

Body

WHEREAS,The Irish American Cultural Institute was founded in 1962 and is committed to the preservation, promotion and exploration of Irish and Irish American culture; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Siobhán Geraghty, sponsored by the Irish American Cultural Institute, is traveling across America to present the Institute's 2004 Irish Perceptions Series; and

WHEREAS, The Greater Columbus Irish Cultural Foundation and the Columbus Shamrock Club will host Dr. Geraghty on October 10, 2004 to present the topic Irish Graveyards: Full of Life; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Geraghty received her PhD in archaeology from the National University of Ireland and has devoted her career to the study of Irish archaeology, culture and community heritage planning; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Geraghty's tour of America includes ten cities and we hope her journey brings her memorable experiences and new friends in Columbus and across the country; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council hereby welcomes Dr. Siobhán Geraghty to Columbus. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Geraghty as a token of our esteem.