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RESOI~ION N0.24 26
CONCERNING ITALIAN WE~X
WHEREAS, on June 1, 1987, the Italian community of Santa Clara County will
celebrate the Anniversary of the FoXing of the Republic of Italy, and
WHEREAS, almost forty years ago the people of Italy were faced with the
decision to become a kingdom or a republic; on June 2, 1946, the citizens of
Italy voted to form a republic; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Italian ancestry can look with deep pride and
conviction on their heritage; the struggles, achievements and growth Italy
has endured have created a unity among its citizens few other nations enjoy;
and
W}tERF~, the Italian-American citizens of the Santa Clara Valley number in
the thousands; Santa Clara county is proud of the significant contributions
made by its citizens of Italian descent, and commends the Italian-Americans
for their determination and belief.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saratoga
does herebly declare the week of June 1-8, 1987,
in honor of the contributions, sacrifices and advancement made by citizens of
Italian descent in the Santa'Clara Valley.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Saratoga
City Council at a regular meeting held on the 20th day of May, 1987, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilrrembers Anderson, Clevenger, MDyles, Peterson, and Mayor Hlava
ABSENT: None
/s/Joyce Hlava
Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Grace E. Cory