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This resolution designates June 2025 as "Italian-American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania, highlighting the significant historical and cultural contributions of Italian Americans. The resolution provides context through several "whereas" clauses that detail the extensive impact of Italian Americans, including their early exploration of the Americas, their role in naming the continent (after Amerigo Vespucci), and their participation in defending the United States since the Revolutionary War. It notes that approximately 18 million Americans have Italian descent, with 1.4 million Pennsylvanians specifically claiming Italian ancestry, and points out that Philadelphia has the second-largest Italian-American community in the country. The resolution also references important cultural dates like Festa della Repubblica (Italy's National Day on June 2) and the founding anniversaries of prominent Italian-American organizations in June. Ultimately, the resolution calls for officially recognizing the month and acknowledging the substantial contributions Italian Americans have made to Pennsylvania and the United States, serving as a formal commemoration of their heritage and achievements.

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