This commerative legislation will continue a tradition I initiated last year when Congress. for the first time. passed and the President signed a resottuion designating October. 1989 as ItalianAmerican Heritage and Culture Month. The ItalianAmerican community is one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States representing over 20 million American citizens. Their experiences are not unlike those of other immigrant groups who have journeyed to our shores seeking greater opportunities and a new and better life. ItalianAmericans. like other immigrant groups. have aspired to the attainment of the American dream and their contributions have helped shape the great tapestry of the United States. The designation of October as ItalianAmerican Heritage and Culture Month will honor Christopher Columbus and his unique place in American history and will feature the many contributions and achievements of Italians and ItalianAmericans in every facet of life in these United States. In addition. a key objective of this commemoration will be to acquaint the American public with the lesser known personages such as William Paca. an original signer of the Declaration of Indepondence.
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