[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1705 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1705

 Expressing support for designation of the month of October as Italian 
                  and Italian American Heritage Month.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2010

   Mr. Pascrell (for himself and Mr. Tiberi) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of the month of October as Italian 
                  and Italian American Heritage Month.

Whereas Italian and Italian American Heritage Month recognizes the enormous 
        contributions the Italian and Italian American people have made to the 
        United States and the world throughout history, including generals, 
        admirals, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and Nobel Prize-
        winning scientists;
Whereas Italian and Italian American Heritage Month salutes the Italian and 
        Italian American community and expresses appreciation for their culture 
        and heritage that have immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of 
        the United States and the world;
Whereas the strength and success of the United States, the vitality of its 
        communities, and the effectiveness of its society depend, in great 
        measure, upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by 
        various ethnic groups, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian 
        American community, who share with their rich and unique heritage; and
Whereas the month of October would be an appropriate month to designate as 
        Italian and Italian American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of Italian and Italian 
        American Heritage Month in order to recognize the enormous 
        contributions Italian and Italian American people have made to 
        the United States and the world throughout history; and
            (2) encourages all people in the United States to observe 
        Italian and Italian American Heritage Month with appropriate 
        events and activities.
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