PROCLAMATION 6046—OCT. 13, 1989 103 STAT. 3129 Many outstanding men and women of Italian descent have enriched our Nation's own history. All Americans take great pride in the accom- plishments of individuals such as Fiorello La Guardia, the beloved Mayor of New York City; Enrico Fermi, who won the 1938 Nobel Prize in Physics; Paolo Soleri, the celebrated architect; and baseball hero Joe DiMaggio. They and other Italian-Americans throughout the United States have made extraordinary contributions to our life as a Nation. Whether defending freedom on the front lines of battle or participating in the daily workings of our democracy, Italian-Americans have clearly demonstrated their love of freedom and self-government and their pro- found respect for the rights and dignity of every individual. Their patri- ^ otism—coupled with their deep faith and devotion to family life—^has truly sfrengthened the fabric of our society. In recognition of the many contributions ItaUan-Americans have made and continue to make to our Nation, the Congress, by House Joint Res- olution 392, has designated the month of October 1989 as "Italian- American Heritage and Cultiu:e Month" and has authorized and re- quested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim the month of October 1989 "Italian- American Heritage and Culture Month." I urge all Americans to ob- serve this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twelfth day of October, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two him- dred and fourteenth. GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 6046 of October 13, 1989 National Disability Employment Awareness Month, 1989 By the President of the United States of America i^ A Proclamation Oiu" Nation's laws and traditions are rooted in a profound respect fo the dignity and worth of every human person. It is this deep regard fo; the individual that has established the United States as a land of liber ty and opportunity for all. Like generations of Americans before us, we have an obligation to ensure that the United States remains faithful to this promise for every individual—including those with disabilities. Ensuring that business and employment opportunities remain open for all members of our society is not only a moral imperative; it is also vital to our Nation's economic growth. As the global economy contin- ues to expand, U.S. goods and services will face ever greater competi- tion in both foreign and domestic markets. Americans with disabilities can help to meet that challenge—^but only if they have opportunities to bring their energy, creativity, and talent to the Nation's work force.
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