[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 5, 1994)]
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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                     IRISH-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

 Mr. LAUTENBERG. I rise to commend the Senate for approving 
House Joint Resolution 401 yesterday, which designates March 1995 and 
March 1996 as ``Irish-American Heritage Month.'' I am also a cosponsor 
of Senate Joint Resolution 223, the Senate companion resolution.
  This resolution pays tribute to the numerous contributions the Irish 
have made to America.
  The year 1995 marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the 
Great Famine in Ireland. Between then and 1910, more than 3 million 
Irish immigrants came to our shores.
  The Irish-American community has made an invaluable contribution to 
the rich mosaic which is our American heritage. Their culture and 
traditions have enriched us all. For that we owe them a debt of 
gratitude, and our tribute.
  It is a privilege to support this joint resolution honoring the rich 
ancestry of Irish-Americans as well as the important contribution that 
they have made to our country. I am pleased that the Senate approved 
this resolution overwhelmingly.

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