Senator MOYNIHAN. in sponsoring this resolution celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of the county of New York. more widely known as Manhattan. As Americans. we are extremely proud of the contributions of the citizens of this magnificent island. both to the Nation and the city of New York. Manhattan has served as the gateway for the vast majority of our Nations immigrants. As their first impression of America it touched all of their lives. The neighborhoods of New York reflect the various waves of immigrants to our NationChinatown. Little Italy. Yorkville. and Spanish Harlem. One sees. feels. and senses the immigrant spirit throughout Manhattan. Manhattan is the financial services. commercial. communications. and arts center of our Nation. The county contains 6 of the Nations 10 largest banking institutions. the New York and American Stock Exchanges. and the largest stock brokerage houses in the world.
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