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

WHEREAS, We are proud to commemorate those
cultures that preserve the diversity of our City and
foster the multifaceted identity that has so enriched
our civic identity; and
WHEREAS, New York State is home to more
Italian Americans than any other state in the union,
and the proud influence of Italian culture on our city
is one that we hold in great regard; and
WHEREAS, Italian Heritage and Culture
Celebration Month affords us an opportunity each
year to reflect on the contributions of Italians and
Italian Americans to the culture of New York, just as
this year we will honor the life and accomplishments
of renowned physician, educator, philosopher and
humanitarian Dr. Maria Montessori; and
WHEREAS, New York is made strong by an
appreciation for and celebration of our many cultural
influences, and we are grateful to the Italian Heritage
& Culture Committee of New York, Inc. for all
of its work putting together this year’s events and
programs;
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