Bill > SR101

This Resolution supports the preservation of Columbus Day as both a federal and State holiday, acknowledging its historical significance since Christopher Columbus's landing in the Americas in 1492. It highlights that the holiday was proclaimed a federal holiday by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1934 and has been observed on the second Monday in October since 1970. The Resolution also recognizes Columbus Day as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and their contributions to the United States, noting the extensive observances and parades held annually. It further mentions that various organizations, including Unico National and the Order Sons of Italy in America, are actively working to maintain this tradition, which is considered significant for all Americans.