[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 88 (Wednesday, May 7, 2003)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 24333-24334]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-11522]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 7673 of May 2, 2003

                
Jewish Heritage Week, 2003

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The extraordinary heritage of Jewish Americans reflects 
                the strength and spirit of our Nation. Their deep 
                family and community ties and strong religious 
                traditions exemplify America's cultural diversity. 
                Jewish Heritage Week provides an opportunity to 
                recognize the contributions of Jewish Americans to our 
                country and to celebrate their commitment to faith, 
                family, and freedom.

                The Jewish people began their search for freedom more 
                than 3,000 years ago. From the struggle of the Exodus, 
                to the miracle of the Maccabees, to the horrors of the 
                Holocaust, to the creation of the democratic State of 
                Israel, Jews have faced and survived many challenges. 
                Jews draw on their faith to provide hope for the 
                future.

                For centuries, Jews have immigrated to the United 
                States to realize their dreams and enjoy the blessings 
                of religious tolerance and individual liberty. Today, 
                Jewish Americans play an important role in the success 
                and growth of our country. Their accomplishments in 
                education, industry, science, art, literature, and 
                dozens of other fields have strengthened our Nation and 
                enriched our culture.

                Throughout their history, Jewish Americans have 
                demonstrated that goodness can overcome evil. Guided by 
                moral principles, they bring to our Nation a rich 
                heritage that recognizes the dignity of every citizen 
                and the possibilities of every life. Countless Jewish 
                charitable organizations are helping serve the men, 
                women, and children across our country who are in need. 
                Their works of kindness and mercy help to build a more 
                generous and compassionate Nation.

                During this week, we also recognize the many Jewish 
                Americans serving in our Armed Forces who are working 
                to rid the world of terror and bring freedom and 
                justice to the oppressed. Every generation of Americans 
                must rise to meet its own challenges, and this 
                generation of Jewish Americans is standing strong to 
                defend our freedoms and help make America a land of 
                opportunity for all.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 4 through May 11, 2003, 
                as Jewish Heritage Week. I urge all Americans to learn 
                more about the rich history of Jewish Americans and to 
                celebrate their contribution to our cultural diversity.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                second day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand 
                three, and of the Independence of the United States of 
                America the two hundred and twenty-seventh.

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[FR Doc. 03-11522
Filed 5-6-03; 8:45 am]
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