Florida Senate - 2014                             (NP)    SR 720
       
       
        
       By Senator Sachs
       
       
       
       
       
       34-00737A-14                                           2014720__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing October 2014, and each
    3         October thereafter, as “Italian and Italian American
    4         Heritage Month” in Florida.
    5  
    6         WHEREAS, Italian and Italian American Heritage Month is an
    7  appropriate time to recognize the enormous contributions that
    8  the Italian and Italian American people have made to this
    9  country and the world throughout our history, as generals,
   10  admirals, philosophers, statesmen, musicians, athletes, and
   11  Nobel Prize-winning scientists, and
   12         WHEREAS, Italian and Italian American Heritage Month is
   13  held to salute the Italian and Italian American community and to
   14  exhibit appreciation for the culture and heritage that have
   15  immeasurably enriched the lives of the people of this nation and
   16  of this state, and
   17         WHEREAS, the strength and success of the United States, the
   18  vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of our
   19  American society depend, in great measure, upon the distinctive
   20  and sterling qualities demonstrated by our various ethnic
   21  groups, exemplified by members of the Italian and Italian
   22  American community, who share with us their right and unique
   23  heritage, and
   24         WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that October of each year
   25  be observed as “Italian and Italian American Heritage Month” in
   26  Florida, NOW, THEREFORE,
   27  
   28  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
   29  
   30         That in recognition of the enormous contributions that
   31  Italian and Italian American people have made to this state,
   32  this country, and the world throughout our history, the Florida
   33  Senate urges the people of the State of Florida to acknowledge
   34  October 2014, and each October thereafter, as “Italian and
   35  Italian American Heritage Month” in Florida and to observe the
   36  month with appropriate events and activities.