Mr. President. I am pleased to introduce. along with 28 of my colleagues. a joint resolution that authorizes and requests the President of the United States to designate October 28. 1987. as "National Immigrants Day." Congressman LIPINSKI is introducing a companion measure in the House today. Honoring 100 years of American independence. the people of France dedicated to the people of America the Statue of Liberty. From the base of her pedestal to the tip of her flame. the Lady of Liberty has represented freedom. hope. and opportunity to millions entering New York Harbor and to millions throughout the world. She has personally welcomed many of our ancestors and is a lasting memorial to the immigrants who have made this country great. The Statue of Liberty serves as a reminder to all that the United States is a nation of immigrants. a nation of nations. She. herself. is an immigrant who came to us in the name of liberty. It is only fitting that October 28. 1987. the 101st anniversary of her arrival in America. be a day to honor the immigrants she welcomed to our shores. Mr. President.
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