Ambassador of Italy. and Italian Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs. the Honorable Georgio Santuz. Televised live by WGNTV. the parade will be watched by some 3 million people. and some 1 million more are expected to view the parade in person. Christopher Columbus. whose courageous voyage brought Christianity to the New World and who ranks as the "Father of All Immigrants." displayed bold and daring determination that has become a part of the precious heritage of the United States. a land of immigrants. and it is this spiritual inheritance from Columbus that continues to keep our Nation strong and free. The theme of Chicagos Columbus Day Parade this year. "The Italian Odyssey." is a tribute to the role of Italian immigrants in making our country great. and depicts the role of Italian navigators from ancient to modern times through the use of beautiful and finely crafted floats and costumes of the participants. Mr. Speaker. the President of the United States. the Honorable Jimmy Carter. the Governor of Illinois. the Honorable James R.
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