Proclamations for 2009 Colorado Italian American Heritage Month

The official proclamations have been received from Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper, declaring the month of October 2009 as Italian American Heritage Month.
Purpose of
Colorado Italian American Heritage Month
The purposes of Colorado Italian American Heritage Month are educational and celebratory. The goal is to inform the public about the contributions made by Italians and Italian Americans to our civilization, especially in the arts, the humanities, and the sciences, and to celebrate the impact that Italian culture and language have had and continue to have on our lives as Italian Americans.
These purposes are realized by encouraging and supporting events and activities throughout the year, but principally during the month of October, that bring people of goodwill together to gain a greater appreciation for the roles played by Italians and Italian Americans in shaping our civilization. Mission Statement cont.