Mr. President. I rise today to introduce a joint resolution proclaiming the month of October. 1992. as "ItalianAmerican Heritage and Culture Month." I can think of no better month to pay tribute to the people of this proud heritage than October. It was on October 12. 1492. that an Italian first set foot on this continent. the great explorer. Christopher Columbus. He discovered the New World and opened the door for worldwide immigration to this country. It was the famous Italian navigator. Amerigo Vespucci. that our Nation was named for. Italians have also made countless contributions in every field of human endeavor.
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