Mr. Speaker. I rise in support of Senate Joint Resolution 86. designating October 28. 1987. as "National Immigrants Day." Mr. Speaker. I believe it only fitting that we honor this Nations immigrants on the same day the people of France dedicated the Lady of Liberty to the people of America on October 28. 1886. This year will be the 101st anniversary of her arrival in America. she has since welcomed millions who have emigrated to our shores. The Statue of Liberty has represented freedom. hope. and opportunity to those millions of immigrants entering the New York Harbor. She has personally welcomed many of our ancestors and is a lasting memorial to the immigrants who have made this country great. Mr. Speaker. I am also the child of immigrants. I take this opportunity to thank my parents for taking the brave step of crossing the oceans to come to a new culture. to start afresh and for giving me the opportunities that are afforded by our great Nation. America is a nation of nations. Immigrants from all walks of life in our Nation have contributed to the development and growth of the American way of life. That we are a nation of immigrants truly reflects the determination by which people of all backgrounds and heritages are able to pursue their dreams of independence. freedom. and liberty. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this legislation.
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