First Flag Officer of the United States Navy
The BARRY RESOLUTION was signed into law by President George W. Bush on December 22, 2005
The Barry Resolution is now PUBLIC LAW 109-142
Commodore John Barry, a native of County Wexford, Ireland, volunteered his services to the Continental Navy. Throughout his career, Commodore Barry not only provided the first and last victories at sea for the American revolutionaries, but also was a leader in organizing the crossing of the Delaware River by General George Washington. Under President Washington, Commodore Barry built and commanded the first United States Navy.
Congressman Peter King (NY) reintroduced House Joint Resolution #38 on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2005 recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.
Bill #: H.J.RES.38 --- This resolution passed in the United States House of Representatives on December 14, 2005
Text and Cosponsors of Commodore Barry resolution H.J.Res.38
Senator Arlen Specter [PA] reintroduced the Commodore John Barry resolution in the United States Senate on July 26, 2005. This is a Senate joint resolution recognizing Commodore John Barry as the first flag officer of the United States Navy.
Bill #: S.J.RES.21. This resolution passed in the United States Senate on December 16, 2005
Text and Senate Cosponsors of Commodore Barry resolution S.J.Res.21
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Commodore Barry Resolution (H.J.RES.38) as introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives
Text of the Resolution, Cosponsors and all the latest details.
Other Information:
Article on Commodore Barry by Liam Murphy, former Editor of the National Hibernian Digest
Article on Commodore Barry by John Barry Kelly
Article on Commodore Barry, The Catholic Encyclopedia, 1999
Other Information on Commodore John Barry
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