[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 497 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 497

    A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the 
            Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 12, 2023

 Mr. Costa (for himself, Mr. Valadao, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Magaziner, and 
 Mr. Peters) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                    the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the 
            Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

Whereas Luis Vaz de Camoes is considered one of Portugal's greatest literary 
        figures, and his epic poem ``The Lusiads'' (``Os Lusiadas'', in 
        Portuguese) is widely regarded as a symbol of Portuguese culture and 
        identity;
Whereas Camoes is revered for his transformational influence on the Portuguese 
        language, similar to that of Shakespeare in the English language;
Whereas the tenth of June commemorates the death of the poet Luis Vaz de Camoes 
        in 1580;
Whereas every tenth of June the Portuguese celebrate their national holiday 
        known as the Day of Portugal, Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities 
        (known colloquially as the Day of Portugal, or Portugal Day);
Whereas the Day of Portugal has been celebrated for decades in Portuguese-
        American communities throughout the United States, including those in 
        California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Jersey;
Whereas the Day of Portugal is a celebration of Portuguese heritage and culture 
        commemorated throughout the Portuguese communities around the world;
Whereas the United States has a rich history of cultural diversity and 
        appreciation, including that of the 1,300,000 Portuguese Americans and 
        descendants living in the United States today; and
Whereas Portugal was one of the first countries to recognize the independence of 
        the United States, and the relationship between Portugal and the United 
        States is one of deep friendship and steadfast alliance: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and commemorates the Day of Portugal, 
        Camoes, and the Portuguese Communities;
            (2) recognizes and honors the contributions of Portuguese 
        Americans to society; and
            (3) reaffirms our commitment to the partnership between the 
        United States and Portugal.
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