Mr. Speaker. I want to take this opportunity to indicate my wholehearted support for the enactment of a resolution designating the week of October 12 through October 19 as Italian American Heritage Week. The measure. which I joined in cosponsoring. was approved by the House of Representatives earlier this week. As a descendant of Italian immigrants myself. I was made well aware of the invaluable contributions made by Italian Americans at an early age. The influx of millions of Italians into the American melting pot contributed greatly to the building and growth of our great Nation. Though they were often faced with ethnic discrimination and the language barrier. the native Italians overcame these obstacles and established themselves as perhaps the most vibrant and productive ethnic group to set foot on our shores.
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