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Hallandale Beach proclaims March Irish American Heritage Month
Summary
Mayor Joy Cooper proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month at a Hallandale Beach City Commission meeting, citing historical contributions of Irish-born and Irish-descended Americans and recognizing local community groups.
Mayor Joy Cooper proclaimed March as Irish American Heritage Month at the Hallandale Beach City Commission meeting, reading a formal proclamation that recounted Irish contributions to American history and civic life.
The proclamation text said in part, "Now, therefore, I, Joy Cooper, mayor of the city of Hallandale Beach, on behalf of the entire city commission, do hereby proclaim March as Irish American Heritage Month." Mayor Cooper presented the proclamation and invited community members forward for recognition.
A representative of the Ancient Order of Hibernians responded on behalf of local Irish‑heritage residents and thanked the mayor and commissioners. "On behalf of the ... people of Irish heritage in Hallandale Beach, I want to say thank you," the representative said, and later identified himself as a Vietnam veteran and praised the invocation and pledge offered at the start of the meeting.
The mayor called on Thomas Klein to come forward as part of the recognition but the transcript does not record remarks from him. The commission then proceeded to the next agenda item, a separate proclamation recognizing Muslim heritage and the appointment of a local imam.
