RESOLUTION FOR BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 5, 2026
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RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band
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WHEREAS, the Shannon Rovers were formed in 1926 by Tommie Ryan and a group of Irishmen, many of which were immigrants that had recently arrived in Chicago. The Shannon Rovers were organized to promote Irish music and to raise money for members that were experiencing financial hardships; and
WHEREAS, first known as the Shannon Rovers Fife and Drum Corps, the band switched to bagpipes in 1932; and
WHEREAS, the Shannon Rovers have performed in a multitude of events in the Chicagoland area, welcoming global figures and illustrious guests. Additionally, the Shannon Rovers have performed at hundreds of events throughout the United States and the world, as well as being the Guests of Honor at the Chicago St. Patrick’s Day parade this year; and
WHEREAS, one of the Shannon Rovers' proudest traditions has been leading Chicago's St. Patrick's Day Parade, a task they have performed every year since it began; and
WHEREAS, for 100 years, the Shannon Rovers have been cultural icons in the Chicagoland area, playing at parades, weddings, funerals, and other important events for generations of Chicago’s Irish community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, on behalf of ourselves and our staff, do hereby recognize the 100th anniversary of the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be spread upon the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and that a copy of same, suitably engrossed, be presented to the Shannon Rovers Irish Pipe Band.
Dated: March 5, 2026