AR147

Honors Irish contributions to U.S. independence.

An Assembly Resolution honoring Irish contributions to the American Revolutionary War. The resolution highlights the significant roles played by Irish immigrants and their descendants in the American Revolution, including Lydia Barrington Darragh, who provided vital information to General Washington’s army, and Lieutenant Colonel John Fitzgerald, who served as a trusted aide-de-camp for General Washington. It also acknowledges the contributions of statespersons like William Paterson, who played a key role in establishing the U.S. government.