apart the month of October as Italian Heritage Month, in
recognition of the significant contributions Italian Americans
have made to the commonwealth and the United States
and recommending that said month be observed in an
appropriate manner by the people. After consultation with
Italian American groups, the governor may include in the
proclamation such contributions as he shall see fit.
October 7, 1999 Proposed by the October Italian Heritage Month Committee
Judge Joseph V. Ferrino (Ret.) Chairman
