[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 311 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 311

 Designating September 2023 as ``Macedonian American Heritage Month'' 
   and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian 
   Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 26, 2023

Mr. Braun submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Designating September 2023 as ``Macedonian American Heritage Month'' 
   and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian 
   Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States.

Whereas, since the 1880s, tens of thousands of Macedonians have immigrated to 
        the United States seeking civil liberties, human rights, religious 
        freedom, economic opportunity, and security in response to the 1903 
        Ilinden Uprising against the Ottoman Empire, the 1912-1913 Balkan Wars, 
        World War I and World War II, the 1946-1949 Greek Civil War, and the 
        communist policies of Yugoslavia;
Whereas these Macedonian American immigrants have settled across the United 
        States, contributing to their communities in innumerable ways as loyal 
        and patriotic citizens;
Whereas there are an estimated 500,000 individuals of Macedonian heritage living 
        in the United States, with sizeable communities in the States of 
        Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, 
        Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California;
Whereas the Macedonian American community in the United States is a vibrant 
        community that is embedded within the mosaic of the United States, 
        partaking in all walks of life, business, medicine, law, technology, 
        civic engagement, government, the military, education, the arts, 
        culinary world, athletics, and more;
Whereas Macedonian American entrepreneurs have exhibited resilience, 
        determination, and a commitment to hard work by overcoming challenges to 
        achieve business success and contribute to the foundation of commerce in 
        the United States;
Whereas Macedonian American athletes have achieved remarkable success in various 
        sporting disciplines and contributed to the rich tapestry of the 
        sporting tradition in the United States by winning medals at the Olympic 
        Games, winning league championships, and owning sports teams;
Whereas Macedonian American artists have demonstrated exceptional skill in 
        various art forms, including the visual arts, literature, music, dance, 
        theater, film, and photography, leaving an indelible mark on the 
        artistic tradition of the United States;
Whereas members of the Macedonian American community have contributed greatly to 
        the field of medicine, including in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 
        orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology, 
        among others;
Whereas Macedonian Americans have been elected to serve in legislatures and 
        courtrooms across the country, collaborating on the never-ending work of 
        democracy in the United States; and
Whereas it is important to highlight these critical contributions and the 
        cultural impact of Macedonian Americans in the United States: Now, 
        therefore, be it:
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 2023 as ``Macedonian American 
        Heritage Month'' to honor the cultural contributions and 
        achievements of Macedonian Americans;
            (2) recognizes the numerous contributions of Macedonian 
        Americans to the United States in various fields, including 
        arts, sciences, business, politics, academics, medicine and 
        sports; and
            (3) urges the people of the United States to observe 
        Macedonian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, 
        activities, and programs that honor the cultural contributions 
        and achievements of Macedonian Americans.
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