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IV
116TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 1188
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October
2020 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 9, 2020
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. AMODEI, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. PALLONE, Mr.
PANETTA, Mr. RYAN, Mr. SOTO, Mr. SUOZZI, Mr. BRINDISI, and Ms.
FOXX of North Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
RESOLUTION
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month
of October 2020 as Italian and Italian-American Herit-
age Month.
Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is an
appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions
the Italian and Italian-American people have made to
this country and the world throughout our history, in-
cluding generals, admirals, doctors, philosophers, states-
men, musicians, athletes, and Nobel laureates;
Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is held
to salute the Italian and Italian-American community
and to exhibit appreciation for their culture and their
heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the
people of this Nation and the world;
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•HRES 1188 IH
Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the
vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our
American society depend, in great measure, upon the dis-
tinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by people of
diverse races, heritages, and ethnicities, exemplified by
members of the Italian and Italian-American community,
who share with us their rich and unique heritage; and
Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2020 be ob-
served as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month
throughout the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That in order to recognize the enormous
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contributions Italian and Italian-American people have
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made to this country and the world throughout our his-
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tory, the House of Representatives urges the people of the
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United States to acknowledge Italian and Italian-Amer-
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ican Heritage Month and to observe the month with ap-
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propriate events and activities.
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