A Statement from Governor Andrew Cuomo
Dear Fellow New Yorker,
Columbus Day is an annual celebration of the
immigrant tradition that has strengthened our nation for centuries. Every
year, we come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who journeyed
here with dreams as big as the ocean they crossed. We also come
together in support of the new Americans who continue to arrive here to build
better lives for themselves and their families.
On this day in New York, we celebrate the
Italian-American community that has enriched our state, our nation, our
democracy, and our culture in innumerable ways. New York City’s
annual Columbus Day Parade is the world’s largest celebration of
Italian-American heritage, a legacy that this state is proud to preserve. From
the very first parade and gala in 1929, Columbus Day has served as a touchstone
for the growing success of all our immigrant communities.
As an Italian-American who watched his own four
grandparents — all immigrants — work hard and ultimately thrive in this
country, I feel tremendous pride in celebrating this day. I hope you
will join me in paying tribute to the countless men and women whose tenacity,
work ethic, and commitment to building community helped to make the United
States the great nation that it is today.
No comments:
Post a Comment