Speech #1010205852

In recognition of the many contributions of GermanAmericans to our country. I was glad to join with my colleagues in the House of Representatives as a cosponsor to House Joint Resolution 469. a bill to designate October 6.1990. as "GermanAmerican Day." This legislation was approved with my strong support by the full House of Representatives on July 31. and a copy of that resolution follows: H.J. REs. 469 Whereas the tricentennial of the arrival of the first German immigrants to the United States was celebrated on October 6. Whereas such day was proclaimed by the President to be German.American Day in honor of the contributions made by German immigrants to the life and culture of the United States. Whereas such contributions should be recognized and celebrated every year. and Whereas the German.American Friendship Garden. symbolic of friendly relations between West Germany and the United States. was dedicated in the District of Columbia on November 15. 1988: Now. therefore. be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. That October 6. 1990. is designated as "German.American Day".