Speech #970105861

Over the years the U.S. Postal Service has issued many stamps commemorating notable persons. organizations. and events. but I feel that Mr. Zagame is correct: An important part of our culture has been overlookedour immigrants. While only a few stamps can be issued by the Postal Service each year. due to the volume of requests. there are precedents for such a series of stamps. These include "The Black Heritage" series. and the "Champions of Liberty" series which was issued from 1957 to 1961 at the rate of two stamps per year. Earlier. during 194344. a set of 13 stamps commemorating the "Overrun Country" series was issued by the Postal Service. Mr. Speaker. given the tremendous contributions of immigrants to our society. I sincerely hope that the Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee will adopt Mr. Zagames proposal for a series of four stamps honoring these great "new" Americans.e