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 PUBLIC LAW 96-281—JUNE 19, 1980

94 STAT. 551

Public Law 96-281 96th Congress Joint Resolution Congratulating the Order of the Sons of Italy in America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wishing the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years and proclaiming June 22, 1980, as "National Italian-American Day".

June 19, 1980 [S.J. Res. 183]

Whereas the Order of the Sons of Italy in America is celebrating its seventy-fifth year; Whereas the Order of the Sons of Italy in America has made substantial contributions to the causes of liberty, equality, and fraternity among Americans of Italian heritage; Whereas the Order of the Sons of Italy in America has kept alive the rich cultural heritage of Italy and of the Italian people; and Whereas the Order of the Sons of Italy in America has helped to enrich the diversified culture of the United States through educational, charitable, and benevolent programs: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Senate and HouseNational ItalianAmerican Day, of Representatives congratulate the Order of the Sons of Italy in proclamation. America for their seventy-fifth anniversary and wish the Order of the Sons of Italy in America success in future years; and that Sunday, June 22, 1980, be proclaimed "National Italian-American Day" in honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Sons of Italy in America. Approved June 19, 1980.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 126 (1980): June 12, considered and passed Senate. June 17, considered and passed House.

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