Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day".

Bill: 117-hres-708
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2021-10-08
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Latest action: action_date: 2021-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-10-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution supports the observance of the second Monday in October as Columbus Day and honors the contributions of the Italian-American community thanks to the influence of Christopher Columbus.</p> <ul> </ul>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021 Mr. Garbarino (for himself and Mr. Amodei ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and his impact on the Italian-American community, and recognizing the second Monday in October as Columbus Day .

Whereas, on October 12, 1492, Christopher Columbus arrived in the New World and changed the course of history; Whereas Christopher Columbus’s discoveries played an integral role in the founding of the United States and the American continents; Whereas Christopher Columbus has been honored for generations as a pillar of American heritage and culture; Whereas over the course of generations, Christopher Columbus has become a hero to the Italian-American community for his passion and commitment to discovery; and Whereas Christopher Columbus represents the intrepid spirit of the Italian-American community: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) supports the observance of the second Monday in October as Columbus Day ; and (2) honors the contributions of the Italian-American community in our society thanks to the influence of Christopher Columbus.