Speech #860075329

I include the proclamation issued by President John Cashmore. of the Borough of Brooklyn. in honor of Nationality Day U.S.A. As a result of this proclamation and the ceremonies held on June 14. 1959. in Brooklyn I have introduoed a resolution. House Joint Resolution 430. which would designate the A5302 second Sunday in June of each year "Nationality Day U.S.A." on a nationwide basis: Whereas the Italian Historical Society of America has become the pioneer in a laudable movement to promote a nationwide observance of Nationality Day throughout the United States on the second 8unday of June of each year in tribute to all immigrants and their descendants. and Whereas the first observanoe of Nationality Day has been arranged for Sunday. June 14. 1959. in conjunction with the traditional Flag Day celebration. and Whereas the numerous groups have signified their intention to participate in appropriate exercises which have been arranged for this occasion at the mall In Prospect Park. and Whereas Brooklyn takes pride In the great contributions which immigrants and their descendants have made toward its cultural and economic wellbeing during its history of more than 300 years. and Whereas Brooklyn is today one of Americas largest urban centers and particularly enjoys the distinction of having originated patriotic. religious and cultural ceremonies which have become nationwide in observance: Now. therefore. I. John Cashmore. president of the Borough of Brooklyn. do hereby proclaim Sunday.