2021-128
2021-128
Proclamation of Columbus Day as Italian American Heritage Day in the Town of Wappinger
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 27, 2021.
The meeting was called to order by Richard Thurston, Town Supervisor, and upon roll being called, the
following was recorded:
Vote Record - Resolution RES-2021-128
Yes/Aye No/Nay Abstain Absent
Adopted
Richard Thurston Voter
Adopted as Amended
William H. Beale Voter
Defeated
Angela Bettina Seconder
Tabled
Christopher Phillips Voter
Withdrawn
Al Casella Mover
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
9/27/2021
The Resolution is hereby duly declared Adopted.
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JOSEPH P. PAOLONI, TOWN CLERK