Mr. Speaker. we have all been disturbed by the plight of the unfortunate people who have been left homeless by the recent earthquakes in Italy. and many of us have filed legislation which would enable thousands of these refugees to immigrate to the United States. The Honorable Alfred Vellucci. presently a member of the City Council of Cambridge. an active and dedicated participant in the political life of Cambridge. has sponsored a resolution in the city council. expressing that bodys support of the proposed legislation. Councilor Vellucci has served as a member of the School Committee of Cambridge and has. throughout his career. been known as a champion of the downtrodden. The following resolution. which I am happy to include in the RECORD. is another example of his support of humanitarian causes. both at home and abroad: Whereas: The disaster caused by the recent earthquakes in Italy has aroused the sympathy of millions throughout the world and prompted several of our Representatives in Congress to introduce legislation which. when enacted into law. would enable thousands of these homeless refugees to immigrate to the United States and rebuild their shattered lives. and
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