[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 301 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 301

   Urging the people of the United States to observe October 2011 as 
              Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 20, 2011

Mr. Casey submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Urging the people of the United States to observe October 2011 as 
              Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Whereas Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month is an appropriate time to 
        recognize the enormous contributions that 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 the culture 
        and heritage of Italians and Italian Americans that has 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 
        communities, and the effectiveness of society depend, in great measure, 
        upon the distinctive and sterling qualities demonstrated by various 
        ethnic groups and exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian-
        American community, who share their rich and unique heritage with all 
        people of the United States; and
Whereas it is fitting and proper that October 2011 be observed as Italian and 
        Italian-American Heritage Month throughout the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the enormous contributions that Italian and 
        Italian-American people have made to the United States and the 
        world throughout history; and
            (2) urges the people of the United States--
                    (A) to acknowledge October 2011 as Italian and 
                Italian-American Heritage Month; and
                    (B) to observe the month with appropriate events 
                and activities.
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