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ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

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2010 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Chief Sponsor: Christine F. Watkins

             6     
Senate Sponsor: David P. Hinkins

             7      Cosponsors:
             8      Kerry W. Gibson
             9      Roger E. Barrus
             10      Trisha S. Beck
             11      Jackie Biskupski
             12      Laura Black
             13      Rebecca Chavez-Houck
             14      Susan Duckworth
             15      Janice M. FisherJames R. Gowans
Neil A. Hansen
Lynn N. Hemingway
Neal B. Hendrickson
Christine A. Johnson
Brian S. King
David Litvack
Steven R. MascaroCarol Spackman Moss
Curtis Oda
Patrick Painter
Marie H. Poulson
Phil Riesen
Jennifer M. Seelig
Mark A. Wheatley
Larry B. Wiley              16     
             17      LONG TITLE
             18      General Description:
             19          This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor designates October
             20      2010, as Italian-American Heritage Month.
             21      Highlighted Provisions:
             22          This resolution:
             23          .    designates the month of October 2010, as Italian-American Heritage Month in the
             24      state of Utah; and
             25          .    recognizes the many contributions made by Italian-Americans to the history and
             26      development of the state of Utah.
             27      Special Clauses:
             28          None
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             30      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
             31          WHEREAS, Italian-Americans have played an integral role in the history of Utah, in


             32      the fabric of modern society, and in today's celebrated and diverse cultural community;
             33          WHEREAS, Italian-Americans are the sixth largest ethnic group in America;
             34          WHEREAS, the richness of Utah's Italian-American heritage is evidenced by the
             35      release of the documentary, "Our Story: Italian-Americans in Utah," which details the
             36      immigration of Italians to Utah, dating back to pioneer times, and the role they played in the
             37      state's development;
             38          WHEREAS, Italian-American heritage and the contributions made by individual
             39      Italian-Americans in Utah merit commendation, reflection, and celebration;
             40          WHEREAS, during his administration, President Jimmy Carter annually proclaimed
             41      the month of October as Italian-American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions
             42      of Italian-Americans to the nation's development and urged each state to issue a similar
             43      proclamation;
             44          WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the state of Utah join in recognizing the
             45      contributions of Italian-Americans to the history and development of the state and honoring
             46      their accomplishments; and
             47          WHEREAS, Columbus Day, a national holiday, also falls in the month of October:
             48          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
             49      Governor concurring therein, designate the month of October 2010, as Italian-American
             50      Heritage Month in the state of Utah.
             51          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor recognize the
             52      many contributions made by Italian-Americans to the history and development of the state of
             53      Utah.
             54          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the
             55      Italian-American Lodge of Helper, Utah, the Italian-American Civic League of Salt Lake City,
             56      Utah, the Trentinis - Italians of Utah, the Italian Consul of Utah, and Joanne Milner.


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