italian heritage - Center for the Biology of Natural Systems - CUNY

Whereas, Brooklyn is still, and will always be,
one of the largest Italian-American centers in the
United States – and the largest when we include the
residents of Brooklyn’s southwestern suburb: Staten
Island – it is most fitting to recognize our Italian-
American community and take note of the important
cultural, culinary, political, and social aspects
of Italian heritage that have greatly enriched the
quality of life in our borough; and
Whereas, in honor of the 34 th Anniversary of
Italian Heritage and Culture Month –and in
recognition of Dr. Maria Montessori, internationally
renowned physician, educator, philosopher and
humanitarian–Brooklyn residents gather to
celebrate the rich Italian heritage found throughout
our great borough, and to pay tribute to the
distinguished citizens of Italian descent who have
made outstanding contributions to the betterment
of our borough, state and nation from unsurpassed
restaurants to all areas of public service and
beyond; and
Whereas, benvenuti é saluti dai due milione
e mezzo di cittadini di Brooklyn, cuore della
communita Italiana in America; President and
Chairman Cav. Uff. Joseph Sciame, and the officers
and members of the Italian Heritage and Culture
Committee of New York, Inc., I salute and commend
Dr. Maria Montessori– the first woman in Italy
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