[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 109 (Thursday, June 28, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4742-S4743]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     SENATE RESOLUTION 560--DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2018 AS 
                      ``IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH''

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

                              S. Res. 560

       Whereas the United States has a rich history because the 
     United States has always been a country of immigrants;
       Whereas the diverse heritage of the United States is one of 
     the defining aspects of the country's success story;
       Whereas generations of immigrants from every corner of the 
     globe have helped build the economy of the United States and 
     created the unique character of the country;
       Whereas the United States has long served as a melting pot 
     of cultural diversity;
       Whereas immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate, 
     strengthen the economy, and create jobs for people in the 
     United States; and
       Whereas many immigrants are entrepreneurs and business 
     owners: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--

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       (1) designates June 2018 as ``Immigrant Heritage Month'';
       (2) recognizes the significance of Immigrant Heritage Month 
     as an important time to celebrate the contributions of 
     immigrants to the history of the United States; and
       (3) urges the people of the United States to observe 
     Immigrant Heritage Month with appropriate programs and 
     activities.

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