Joseph Tolitano. general chairman of the parade for 1984. Jerry Campagna. grand marshal. as well as myself. along with many other political dignitaries. members of the judiciary. businessmen from the community. and labor leaders. The parade not only pays tribute to Christopher Columbus. the father of all immigrants. but also the theme of this years parade. "The Italian Immi. grants." recognizes the numerous lasting contributions of all Americans of Italian descent to our beloved America. for Italian culture. history. and traditions have been fundamental to the development of our country and all Western civilization. Mr. Speaker. the President of the United States. the Honorable Ronald Reagan. the Governor of Illinois. the Honorable James R..
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