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Legislature honors Irish heritage, memorializes longtime Troy resident and recognizes county nutrition programs
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Rensselaer County Legislature proclaimed March Irish American Heritage Month, adopted a memorial resolution for Anna Madeline Gross, and recognized Cornell Cooperative Extension for National Nutrition Month; Cornell staff highlighted SNAP‑Ed and youth nutrition programs and warned of program funding loss.
Rensselaer County legislators used the opening of the March 10 meeting to recognize community groups and a longtime resident.
The legislature unanimously approved a proclamation designating March as Irish American Heritage Month and honored Troy AOH Division 8 for recent revitalization and community service. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians came forward to accept the recognition and briefly addressed the body.
The legislature also adopted a resolution adjourning the meeting in memory of Anna Madeline Gross, who, the resolution says, was born July 26, 1919 and died Feb. 3, 2026. Family members were…
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