Since 1991, American Presidents of both parties have declared March to be Irish American Heritage Month, calling upon “all Americans to observe this month by celebrating the contributions of Irish Americans to our Nation.” While safety concerns regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic have for many communities forced the cancellation of traditional St. Patrick’s Day Activities, we should not let this opportunity to acknowledge the contributions that thousands of Irish American men and women have made to our nation go by unrecognized.
Let us use this time to focus on the true meaning of St. Patrick’s Day and what it means to be Irish American, remembering the courage and sacrifices of our ancestors and committing in the true Irish American spirit to rebuild our communities and come back stronger than ever.