H.Res. 708 — Introduced in House

IV 117th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 708 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2021Mr. 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.