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Proclamation Of Columbus Day As "Italian American Heritage Day
At a Regular Meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger, Dutchess County, New York, held
at Town Hall, 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, New York, on September 25, 2023.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
✓ Vote Record - Resolution RES -2023-129
2 Adopted Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
❑ Adopted as Amended Richard Thurston Voter Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Defeated William H. Beale Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Tabled Angela Bettina Seconder Q ❑ ❑ ❑
❑ Withdrawn Christopher Phillips Voter 2 ❑ ❑ ❑
Al Casella Mover Q ❑ ❑ ❑
The following Resolution was introduced by Casella and seconded by Councilwoman Bettina.
WHEREAS, America has been continually renewed and enriched by the many different people who choose to
come here and become our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, each person brings a part of his or her own heritage, which over time becomes part of our
common heritage; and
WHEREAS, many generations of Italian Americans have helped make America the cultural melting pot it is
today; and
WHEREAS, there are over 17,757,310 or 6% Italian Americans in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Italian Americans have succeeded as successful and notable artists, Nobel Laureate scientists,
researchers, business leaders, human rights activists and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Italian Americans are very proud of their roots and of their vital role in the continued growth of
our nation; and
WHEREAS, Italian American Heritage Day or Columbus Day observance provides an opportunity for all
Americans to learn more about the contributions of men and women from Italy have made to our nation and to
the world at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Wappinger does hereby recognize and
proclaim Columbus Day as "Italian American Heritage Day" and encourages all citizens to recognize our Italian Americans
and the many contributions they have had made to our country.
The foregoing was put to a vote which resulted as follows:
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Al Casella, Councilman
SECONDER: Angela Bettina, Councilwoman
AYES: Thurston, Beale, Bettina, Phillips, Casella
Dated: Wappingers Falls, New York Proclamation: Native American Heritage Month
9/25/2023
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK