H.Res. 764 — Introduced in House

IV 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 764 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2023Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Amodei, Mr. LaLota, Mr. D'Esposito, Mr. Molinaro, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Lawler, Ms. Stefanik, Mr. Langworthy, Mr. Williams of New York, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. Fleischmann, Mrs. Miller of West Virginia, and Mr. LaMalfa) submitted the following resolution October 25, 2023Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 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.