[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9068]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               CELEBRATING JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 23, 2014

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in celebration of Jewish 
American Heritage Month this May and to honor the Jewish Americans who 
have been so instrumental in building and strengthening our country.
  Over the past 350 years, Jewish Americans have contributed greatly to 
history, arts, science, government and culture in our nation and 
millions have defended and continue to defend this country by serving 
in our Armed Forces. I am proud to commemorate this month with the 
Jewish Federation of the Quad-Cities, an organization that has spent 
over 30 years enriching, educating and supporting the Jewish Community 
in my district in Illinois.
  The impressive contributions of Jewish Americans have also played a 
vital role in strengthening the important relationship between the 
United States and the State of Israel. Our country has a long history 
of supporting and standing with Israel and I was proud to join many of 
my colleagues on a delegation to Israel during my first year in office. 
We must preserve our bond into the future as we work together towards 
the theme of this year's Heritage Month, which is tikkun olam, 
repairing the world.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the work of the Jewish Federation of 
the Quad-Cities and thank all Jewish Americans during this month as we 
honor their extraordinary contributions to our nation.

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