H.Res. 789

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 789 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 789

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''.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 6, 2025

Mr. Garbarino (for himself, Mr. Amodei of Nevada, Mr. LaLota, Ms. 
Malliotakis, Mr. Langworthy, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Van Drew, Mr. LaMalfa, Mr. 
Rulli, and Mr. Fleischmann) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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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
Resolved, 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.
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