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SCALERA BILL DECLARING OCTOBER AS ITALIAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH NOW LAW
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(NUTLEY) – Legislation Assemblyman Fred Scalera sponsored to annually designate October as Italian-American Heritage Month to honor the many contributions of Italian-Americans was signed into law Sunday by Gov. Jon S. Corzine.
“It is fitting and proper to permanently designate October as the month honoring the significant accomplishments and contributions of the Italian-American community,” said Scalera (D-Essex/Bergen/Passaic). “More than 1.5 million New Jerseyans - or 18 percent of the state population - are of Italian descent, and Italian-Americans have made many crucial contributions to the history of the United States and New Jersey.”
The resolution (AJR-97) notes how: • America and New Jersey’s history have been significantly influenced by Italy’s rich heritage:
• Italy’s cultural heritage includes the classical civilization of Rome, the fine arts of the Renaissance, the scientific and artistic genius of Leonardo Da Vinci, the literary works of Dante and Petrarch, the operas of Verdi and Puccini and many other contributions that have enriched civilization;
• More than 5.4 million Italians emigrated to the United States between 1820 and 1991; and
• Italian explorer Christopher Columbus brought together the civilizations of Europe and the Americas.
“We hope people throughout the state will take time to recognize the Italian-American heritage, but we’re also encouraging American history classes during Italian-American Heritage Month to discuss and examine the contributions Italian-Americans have made to this country,” Scalera said. “It’s a rich and historic heritage, and today is day of pride for all Italian-Americans.”
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