[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 546 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 546

    Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
  affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the 
  United States dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the 
                      American Jewish experience.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                 May 28 (legislative day, May 26), 2010

    Mr. Specter (for himself and Mr. Casey) submitted the following 
     resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
                             Administration

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
  affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the 
  United States dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the 
                      American Jewish experience.

Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History serves to illustrate how 
        the freedom present in the United States and its associated choices, 
        challenges, and responsibilities fostered an environment in which Jewish 
        Americans have made and continue to make extraordinary contributions in 
        all facets of American life;
Whereas the mission of the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
        affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is to connect Jewish people 
        more closely to their heritage and to inspire in individuals of all 
        backgrounds a greater appreciation for the diversity of the American 
        experience and the freedoms to which all Americans aspire;
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History was founded in 1976 by 
        members of the historic Congregation Mikveh Israel, which was itself 
        established in 1740 and known as the ``Synagogue of the American 
        Revolution'';
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History has attracted a broad 
        audience to its public programs, which explore American Jewish identity 
        through lectures, panel discussions, authors' talks, films, activities 
        for children, theater, and music;
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History is the repository of the 
        largest collection of Jewish Americana in the world, with more than 
        25,000 objects; and
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History will soon be relocated to 
        a 100,000-square-foot, 5-story, state-of-the-art facility on 
        Independence Mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, standing just steps 
        from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, which shall serve as a 
        cornerstone of the American Jewish community and a source of national 
        pride: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) acknowledges the importance of the continuing study and 
        preservation of the unique American Jewish experience; and
            (2) recognizes the National Museum of American Jewish 
        History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the 
        only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to 
        exploring and preserving the American Jewish experience and, as 
        such, designates it as the national museum of American Jewish 
        history.
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