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title: "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\"."
identifier: "119-HRES-789"
congress: 119
bill_number: 789
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "ih"
version_type: "Introduced in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hres/789"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/789"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T01:45:22.553Z"
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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; andWhereas Christopher Columbus represents the intrepid spirit of the Italian-American community: Now, therefore, be itThat 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.