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EIIC News

Response to Senate Vote on Comprehensive Immigration Reform

 

Woodside, NY —The Emerald Isle Immigration Center (EIIC)  thanked Senator Schumer (D-NY) and other members of the Gang of Eight for their unwavering commitment to immigration reform after the bill passed yesterday in the Senate by a 68-32 vote.

EIIC Chairman Brian O’Dwyer noted, “ We admire and salute our New York Senator who has worked tirelessly on this issue with us for over two decades. We congratulate him and the Gang of Eight for their hard work so far and for steering S.744 through the Senate.

We are delighted to see the legislation moving forward and are now eagerly awaiting forward looking action in the House and the final passage of this long awaited and badly needed immigration reform”

 

 

Thank you to all those who attended The Celtic Cruise

 

An enormous thank you to all those who attended The Celtic Cruise on Wednesday, June 5. We enjoyed brilliant weather as we dined, danced and enjoyed the stellar entertainment aboard the Spirit of New York. Once again, Division 7 NY County AOH did a tremendous job organizing the annual event, helmed by President John Tully.

A note of gratitude to Dep. Consul General Peter Ryan for his words of support for AOH Division 7 and the Emerald Isle. Appreciation to our Emerald Isle board, staff and our dedicated volunteers. Go raibh maith agaibh to the numerous great Irish organizations who pulled together and shared with us a most enjoyable and memorable evening.