[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 26, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3623-S3624]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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   SENATE RESOLUTION 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

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

                              S. Res. 311

       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;

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       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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