MASS GOP PASSES RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF COLUMBUS DAY

On Thursday July 31^st, the Massachusetts Republican State Committee held their quarterly meeting. One of the resolutions to be voted on was offered by State Committeeman Nicholas Miceli. Mr. Miceli was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment in Washington DC and so extended the honor of reading the Resolution to Virginia (Papa) Gardner, Chair of the National Chapter of the Italian American Alliance. The resolution was passed unanimously.  

Mrs. Gardner spoke briefly before reading the Resolution:

"The Italian American Alliance is extremely grateful for your support of this important resolution. We believe Christopher Columbus was one of the first victims of the cancel culture. Italian American hate started before the 1891 lynching of 11 innocent Italian Americans. 

We are proud Americans, we honor our heritage, traditions, and language. We applaud the MASSGOP and our President, Donald J. Trump for his support.

I would be remiss if I did not recognize, Dr. Domenic Amara, Chairman of the Italian American Alliance. Dr. Amara was my Co-Chair of the Italian Americans for Trump Campaign in 2024. On July 11, 2025, Domenic Amara lost his courageous battle with cancer at the age of 85. I know Dr. Domenic Amara would be extremely grateful for this resolution.  

I am honored to read this resolution To Preserve Columbus Day, which was offered by State Committeeman, Nicholas Miceli": 

Resolution to Preserve Columbus Day

Whereas: The Massachusetts Republican Party stands with the Commonwealth's Italian Americans, Spanish Americans, Catholic Americans, historians, and other devoted citizens in steadfastly supporting preservation of the second Monday of October as "Columbus Day" which is currently the federally recognized holiday.

Whereas: The Massachusetts Republican Party acknowledges the history of the holiday. Columbus Day was instituted as part of an agreement between the United States and Italy to avoid a pending war in the aftermath of the horrific lynching of eleven Italians in New Orleans in 1891. Ever after, it has been commemorated for Italians to celebrate their heritage and collective contributions to the United States.

Whereas: The Knights of Columbus celebrate Columbus Day, knowing that the explorer brought Christianity to the New World – giving voice and representation to generations of Catholics.

Whereas: We already honor and celebrate the Indigenous community, on Native American Heritage Day the Friday after Thanksgiving in November. 

Whereas: The Massachusetts Republican Party stands with the sentiment expressed by President Donald J. Trump who stated that he is “bringing Columbus Day back from the ashes.”

Be It Resolved: That the Massachusetts Republican Party stands in opposition to the repeal of the Federal Holiday of Columbus Day. The Massachusetts Republican Party will stand against canceling the historical figure who has served as a symbol of pride for many Americans and:



1.      Recognize Columbus Day

2.      Oppose the destruction of Columbus statues

3.      Acknowledge the discrimination against Italian Americans

4.      Oppose efforts to erase culture

5.      Stand against hate of ALL ethnic groups

6.      Celebrate both Italian and Indigenous peoples both on their respective holidays

Offered by Nicholas Miceli