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[S. Con. Res. 25 Referred in House (RFH)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 25


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 3, 2003

             Referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing and honoring America's Jewish community on the occasion of 
  its 350th anniversary, supporting the designation of an ``American 
            Jewish History Month'', and for other purposes.

Whereas in 1654, Jewish refugees from Brazil arrived on North American shores 
        and formally established North America's first Jewish community in New 
        Amsterdam, now New York City;
Whereas America welcomed Jews among the millions of immigrants that streamed 
        through our Nation's history;
Whereas the waves of Jewish immigrants arriving in America helped shape our 
        Nation;
Whereas the American Jewish community has been intimately involved in our 
        Nation's civic, social, economic, and cultural life;
Whereas the American Jewish community has sought to actualize the broad 
        principles of liberty and justice that are enshrined in the Constitution 
        of the United States;
Whereas the American Jewish community is an equal participant in the religious 
        life of our Nation;
Whereas American Jews have fought valiantly for the United States in every one 
        of our Nation's military struggles, from the American Revolution to 
        Operation Enduring Freedom;
Whereas not less than 16 American Jews have received the Medal of Honor;
Whereas 2004 marks the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community;
Whereas the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records 
        Administration, the American Jewish Historical Society, and the Jacob 
        Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives have formed ``The 
        Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History'' 
        (referred to in this resolution as the ``Commission'') to mark this 
        historic milestone;
Whereas the Commission will use the combined resources of its participants to 
        promote the celebration of the Jewish experience in the United States 
        throughout 2004; and
Whereas the Commission is designating September 2004 as ``American Jewish 
        History Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish 
        community;
            (2) supports the designation of an ``American Jewish 
        History Month''; and
            (3) urges all Americans to share in this commemoration so 
        as to have a greater appreciation of the role the American 
        Jewish community has had in helping to defend and further the 
        liberties and freedom of all Americans.

            Passed the Senate July 31 (legislative day, July 21), 2003.

            Attest:

                                             EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

                                                             Secretary.