    [United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

    Proclamation 10017 of April 29, 2020
    Jewish American Heritage Month, 2020
    By the President of the United States of America
    A Proclamation
    In 1654, the first Jewish settlers arrived in New Amsterdam, present day
    New York City, seeking the freedom to practice their faith. In the
    centuries since, Jewish Americans have contributed in countless ways to
    our country's culture and character. From the arts and sciences to
    business and public service, nearly every facet of our society has
    benefitted from the talent, inspiration, vision, expertise, ingenuity,
    and sacrifice of Jewish Americans. We honor their spirit and resiliency
    during Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrate the myriad of ways
    they enrich our country and the world.
    Throughout history, the Jewish people have demonstrated an unbreakable
    spirit, overcoming suffering, cruel oppression, violence, and bigotry.
    Tragically, Jewish men, women, and children continue to face anti-
    Semitic discrimination, persecution, and violence today, and Jewish
    institutions and places of worship remain targets of vandalism and
    destruction. Our country has wept too many times in the aftermaths of
    horrific attacks, including last April when a murderer opened fire in a
    synagogue in Poway, California, taking innocent life and shattering
    families in a cowardly display of evil. Such unconscionable acts are an
    abomination to all decent and compassionate people. Hatred is intoler-
    able and has no place in our hearts or in our society. We must therefore
    vigorously confront anti-Semitic discrimination and violence against
    members of the Jewish community. That is why I signed an Executive Order
    last December, bolstering my Administration's efforts to combat the rise
    of anti-Semitism in the United States and build a culture of respect,
    humanity, and equality.
    This month, we reaffirm our commitment to never compromise our steadfast
    support for the Jewish community, our rejection of anti-Semitic bigotry,
    and our disdain for malicious attacks of hatred. Jewish Americans
    strengthen, sustain, and inspire our country through dedication to
    family, respect for cherished traditions, and commitment to the values
    of justice and equality that unite Americans of every faith and
    background. We give thanks for the profound contributions that Jewish
    Americans continue to make to our society, and way of life.
    NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
    America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
    the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2020 as Jewish
    American Heritage Month. I call upon Americans to celebrate the heritage
    and contributions of American Jews and to observe this month with
    appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
    April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
    Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
    fourth.
    DONALD J. TRUMP