Speaker 0: And we will Will we'll call you all on the next city that we go to. Thanks so much. All right. So, you know, other comments from members of council, we're going to move on to presentations and no presentations. There are no communication. There happens to be one proclamation. And this is a big proclamation. You heard the bagpipes earlier today. Saturday is a big day for Denver. And so I will be reading Proclamation 254 congratulating Denver, St Patrick's Day Parade. And let me put some green on because these folks are going to get upset at me. All right. Here we go. Okay. Committee on the occasion of the 56th Annual Parade and March 17, 2018. WHEREAS Denver. Has one of the largest cultural. It's weird to wear a hat and in this building. Denver has one of the largest cultural parades in the United States and the largest St Patrick's Day parade west of the Mississippi. A lot of folks did not know that, whereas this year's theme tribute to the Irish Heritage honors the 56th annual anniversary of the parade. Whereas Denver St Patrick's Day Parade exemplifies a peaceful celebration, along with a community of diverse citizens who gather together with a glance at the Celtic past and look to the future while enjoying Irish culture fanfare, pipe and drum bands, Irish step dancing and honoring all divisions of our military to delight over 300,000 spectators. Whereas, congratulations and thanks to all volunteers of the Denver St Patrick's Day Parade Committee, including many who have passed on but are still remembered for their endless hours and never ending commitment and makes this celebration possible. And. Whereas, we hope the Colorado Sun and the Maha Air lifts the spirits of all who march or attend the 56th Annual Parade. Saturday, March 17, 2018. There were actually be 9000 people marching in the parade Kimberley that 9000 who who hoped for warm wind at our backs. And we celebrate the Irish culture in the great state of Colorado. Now, therefore, viable claim by the Council of the City and County of Denver, Section one, that the Council there hereby congratulate the Denver St Patrick's Day Parade Committee. A volunteer organization. Volunteer organization can do all of this, this incredible on a well-organized, peaceful and spirited gathering at the 56th annual event in Section two that the clerk of the city and county of Denver shall attest, and a fix the seal of the city and county of Denver to this proclamation that the copy be transmitted to the Denver Saint Patrick's Day Parade Committee President Teresa. Miller Grano. I'm sorry. All right. I move the proclamation to 54, be adopted. It's been moved. And second, it. I do have some comments. This is. Since I've been representing city council. You know, my predecessor was Julie Monteiro, who got a chance to represent this for a lot of years, 12 years. Her predecessor was over there, Councilwoman Ortega. And this is always just an incredible, historic event. And what I like to say more than anything is that the folks who help organize this event. Ah, like everyone is Irish this day. It's like a welcome to the family and it no matter what you look like, where you come from, you are allowed to just celebrate and engage. And that is so important, especially today, especially today when we exclude so many people and events and things like that. This is one of the most inclusive events that we have in the city and county of Denver. And I'm always amazed how many people come. 300,000 people. 300,000 people will be here at this event. I know we've been talking about the Olympics and it brings 500,000 people, but.
Speaker 9: 300,000 people will be.
Speaker 0: Here on Saturday in my little district. And so I don't only want to thank the organizers, but I want to thank all the people involved. I know we have the police department that will, you know, be on guard and making sure everything is going well. There's never any big issues. It's always a peaceful event. And so we're really looking forward to it. But there are three people in my house who are specifically looking forward to it, and it's Kenya, Kenya and Makai, my kids, and they love dressing in all green and having a great day at this parade. So I want to let everyone know in the city and county of Denver to make sure you attend this. I hope my council members will be out here having a good time. And I want to wish congratulations to everybody who worked so hard on this event. Councilman Clark.
Speaker 5: Thank you, Mr. President. I didn't want you to think that I missed that subtle dig there about not being comfortable wearing a hat up here. Since some of us have become very accustomed to wearing hats, especially at the beginning of the college football season. That being said, my family, my kids at school just celebrated Cultural Night at their school. And so they were going through talking to me and their mother about where do you come from? What makes you who you are? And I am I am 100% mutt. But the biggest part of that puzzle is Irish. And so this has always been something that I've been very proud of. The only moment I ever had any pause from the moment I met my now wife and when I married her was when I realized that she is a thoroughbred and my kids would not. That wouldn't be the biggest thing for them, even though it was the biggest thing for me. But every year I get to show off that despite the fact that they didn't get the biggest piece Irish. We get the biggest celebration for the Irish thing. And I, I just want to say thank you to all of you because it is no small feat to put on an event like this. Every single year we get a little taste of that because we had a first time little tiny parade in my district for Halloween this year, and it was a lot of work. And it is nowhere it's not even in the same the same playing field. So thank you so much for doing this for all of us. Whether people are are mostly Irish or claim to be mostly Irish or a little bit Irish, are not any Irish and claim to be all Irish for one day of the year. It's a really important thing for us celebrating culture and heritage and having a lot of fun and having a signature event for our city. So thank you so much for everything that you do, and thank you for bringing this proclamation forward.
Speaker 0: Thank you. Councilman O Clarke. Okay. Uh, Councilman Flynn.
Speaker 5: Thank you, Mr. President. Flynn is a long standing Irish name. O'Flynn means ruddy complexion. We show blood in the face quite easily. It's a family trait. And I've had the pleasure of visiting. Can I have water? Mr. President, I had the pleasure of visiting Ireland twice with. Once with my dad and my brothers and once with my children. And I'm told that it's time that I have to go back, because the Blarney Stone, which I've kissed twice, is running low on the gift of gab, and Flynn's are required to return periodically to recharge it. So I'm going to start planning a trip back there. My dad is Irish, but on my mom's side a 100% German. So together we gang up on the Brits. Right. But I want to thank the parade committee for all the hard work they've done. It's one of the first events that I took my children to 37 years ago when I moved to Denver to the St Patrick's Day parade. And we made it an annual event when they were growing up. And I know that it's hard work and I thank you for it. And I just want to leave you with a saying that was hanging on my dad's wall when we went back after he passed away earlier this year, we cleaned out his house and he had a wall hanging in the kitchen and it said, Bless your little Irish heart and every other Irish part. Thank you for all your work.
Speaker 0: Thank you. Thank you. Councilman Flynn, I thought you were going to break in the song there for a little bit.
Speaker 5: POGUE Mahone.
Speaker 2: I don't know what that means. Okay.
Speaker 0: It's been moved in. Second it. Madam Secretary, Roll Call Clerk Hi.
Speaker 3: Espinosa Flynn. Hi, Gilmore. Herndon. Hi. Cashman. Carnage. Lopez All right, new Ortega.
Speaker 7: I accept it's not going to show up. We're still rebooting my computer.
Speaker 3: Okay. Assessment. Mr. President.
Speaker 2: I.
Speaker 3: 12 vice.
Speaker 0: 12 eyes proclamation 254 has been adopted. All right. I. Who would like to come up here to speak? Madam President.
Speaker 7: Yes, thank you. Council President O Brookes. My name is Theresa milano, and that's fine. And I just want to point out that some of our board members are wearing a special outfit. Now, it's not as special as Councilman Clark's green shirt, but we are wearing the Irish Diaspora Kilt, which the Irish diaspora represents all of the people of Ireland, as well as all of its descendants around the world. And the kilt is the colors of Ireland, and the central stripes have the colors of the Irish flag. And so I want to introduce to you just a few of the board members that help to manage, guide and inspire 200 volunteers. First of all, Mr. Frank Halligan. Patty Richardson and more, as is bensky. And we also have with us Queen Coleen Jennifer Richards. Would you please stand? And one of her court members, Molly Warmington. So we would like on behalf of all O and J leisure, would you please stand? He's also wearing a traditional Irish kilt as well. And because our theme is a tribute to Irish heritage, we want to wear these outfits. You'll see us around town this week. We want to remember the people that came from Ireland and help build Colorado. They are statesmen. They are landowners, lawyers, builders. They are just incredible people. And yes, there's a few saloon owners. But we honor their contribution to the great state of Colorado. And we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this proclamation.
Speaker 0: Thank you, Madam President.
Speaker 7: Saturday.
A proclamation congratulating the Denver St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee on the occasion of the 56th annual parade on March 17, 2018.