[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 103 (Thursday, July 18, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING THE AMERICAN-ITALIAN HERITAGE SOCIETY

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 2013

  Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the American-Italian 
Heritage Society on the occasion of breaking ground on their new 
headquarters.
  The American-Italian Heritage Society was founded in Omaha in 1980 by 
seven individuals in order to preserve their Italian heritage in the 
community. Since its founding, the organization has been dedicated to 
encouraging awareness of Italian traditions, including history, 
culture, and language, among many other aspects.
  This new building serving as their headquarters will provide a 
permanent meeting center for members of the American-Italian Heritage 
Society to gather. Here they will be able to host their traditional 
Italian courses and many other activities for both children and adults. 
The society also hosts many events for members and guests, such as, the 
annual La Festa Italiana, which has been held for nearly thirty years. 
Additionally, many fundraisers have been held such as the American-
Italian Heritage Society pasta dinners, which allow members of the 
Omaha area to embrace Italian culture.
  The American-Italian Heritage Society has grown significantly since 
it's founding with now over 1,000 members. It hopes to continue to grow 
by adding a cultural museum and library to preserve Italian culture in 
Omaha.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating The American-Italian 
Heritage Society on their new building. The Omaha community and I 
recognize all of the advances the American-Italian Heritage Society has 
made to not only celebrate Italian culture and tradition but to educate 
the future generations as well.

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