Celebrating Columbus Day and Italian-American Heritage Oct. 11, 2021 Dear Friend, Did you know that Boston's Christopher Columbus statue now sits locked away in storage at an undisclosed location? Vandalism over the years has resulted in the statue's disappearance, yet despite further attempts to "cancel" Christopher Columbus, I'm happy to say that his spirit lives on. The achievements and contributions of Italian-Americans aren't something that can be locked up inside a box and be made to disappear. Their influence on America is something worth celebrating, and I hope you'll join me today in taking a few minutes to reflect on how great our nation is as a result. In his Oct. 3, 1988, Columbus Day proclamation, President Ronald Reagan had this to say: "For just as Columbus, a son of Italy, inaugurated the age of European exploration in this hemisphere, so too, have millions of Americans of Italian descent contributed to the building of this nation of aspirations on this continent of hope. Over the years, millions have left that country for these shores, often carrying scarcely more than the prayers in their hearts and the determination in their souls. And as they've come, they have brought with them the richness of the heritage of their homeland, and given its richness and strength to our land." On behalf of the Massachusetts Republican Party, I wish you and yours a very happy Columbus Day. Sincerely, Jim Lyons Chairman, Massachusetts Republican Party Paid for by the Massachusetts Republican Party Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee Massachusetts Republican Party | 400 West Cummings Park, Suite 5650, Woburn, MA 01801 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!