Mr. Speaker. the day that bears the name of Christopher Columbus has become a national celebration of our imminent roots. Hundreds of thousands of Italian Immigrants voyaged to our great shores for the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Columbus Day Is a time to pay tribute to that courageous spirit. I am proud to say that I recently cosponsored House Joint Resolution 374. a joint resolution proclaiming Christopher Columbus to be an honorary citizen of the United States. and House Joint Resolution 392. the ItalianAmerican Heritage and Culture Month resolution. Supported by a strong value system and a commitment to hard work. Italian immigrants in particular have used their special talents to make their vision of a better life a reality. America continues to benefit from their many political. economic. and cultural contributions. ItalianAmerican organizations throughout the United States have provided a better understanding of the past.
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Italian immigrants are characterized by a strong value system and a commitment to hard work.