[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 72 (Tuesday, May 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E942]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              COMMEMORATING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                             HON. JOE BACA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in 
commemorating May as Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrating the 
many achievements the Jewish community has made to American culture and 
society.
  While Jewish people make up only two percent of our nation's 
population, they have been a vibrant group contributing to American 
society for over 350 years.
  The Jewish American community is a vibrant piece of the American 
fabric.
  They have worked tirelessly to increase tolerance and understanding, 
while working to decrease anti-Semitism around the country.
  Their community has organized innovative educational forums and 
cultural exchanges to help bring people together and promote our 
country's diversity.
  The Jewish community in my District and surrounding areas is active 
and engaged on several fronts including in literature, politics and 
medicine.
  I congratulate them for all their hard work and look forward to 
working with them in the years to come.
  I hope all Americans will join me in celebrating Jewish-American 
Heritage Month and taking pride in the unique contributions that our 
Jewish community has made to our nation.

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