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Part VI
The President
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Proclamation 6723--
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, 1994
Presidential Documents
Federal Register
Vol. 59, No. 185
Monday, September 26, 1994
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Title 3--
The President
Proclamation 6723 of September 22, 1994
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, 1994
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Between 1880 and 1914, nearly four million people left
the familiar comfort and sweep of Italy to make a new
life for themselves and their families in the unknown
land of America. Young and old, rich and poor, Italian
immigrants saw in the shores of the United States a
symbol of hope and opportunity. Many came with little
money and few possessions. Many carried only a love of
freedom, a belief in hard work, and an abiding faith in
the importance of family.
Bound together by a shared heritage and by a common
experience as newcomers in a new culture, the Italian-
American community drew its strength from within.
During work days that often began before dawn and ended
well after dusk, Italian Americans relied on the
knowledge and determination that continue to drive our
economy today. Working side by side when times were
tight, family members depended on one another to
survive and, ultimately, to prosper. And their success
was apparent in the bright faces of the countless sons
and daughters who followed their example and went on to
raise families of their own. Today, third and fourth
generations of Italian Americans maintain that
tradition of community, looking back on the courage of
their ancestors with heartfelt gratitude and
unparalleled pride.
Italian Americans have indeed worked hard to build upon
their rich heritage over the last century, and the
fruits of their labors are evident in every aspect of
our national life. From politics to business to
academia, their diverse talents and skills have
sustained our society and enriched our daily lives.
This month, we pause to recognize their many
extraordinary accomplishments. More than that, we
reflect on the unique cultural heritage that, a hundred
years ago, helped to turn the dream of a distant land
into the reality of an American home.
The Congress, by House Joint Resolution 175 (Public Law
No. 103-309), has designated October 1994, as
``Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month'' and has
authorized and requested the President to issue a
proclamation in observance of this month.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the
United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month
of October 1994 as Italian-American Heritage and
Culture Month. I call upon the people of the United
States to observe this occasion with appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord
nineteen hundred and ninety-four, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and nineteenth.
(Presidential Sig.)>
[FR Doc. 94-23959
Filed 9-23-94; 10:52 am]
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