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CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—NOV. 21, 2003

Nov. 21, 2003 [H. Con. Res. 106]

AMERICAN JEWISH COMMUNITY—350TH ANNIVERSARY Whereas in 1654, Jewish refugees from Brazil arrived on North American shores and formally established North America’s first Jewish community in New Amsterdam, now New York City; Whereas America welcomed Jews among the millions of immigrants that streamed through our Nation’s history; Whereas the waves of Jewish immigrants arriving in America helped shape our Nation; Whereas the American Jewish community has been intimately involved in our Nation’s civic, social, economic, and cultural life; Whereas the American Jewish community has sought to actualize the broad principles of liberty and justice that are enshrined in the Constitution of the United States; Whereas the American Jewish community is an equal participant in the religious life of our Nation; Whereas American Jews have fought valiantly for the United States in every one of our Nation’s military struggles, from the American Revolution to Operation Enduring Freedom; Whereas not less than 16 American Jews have received the Medal of Honor; Whereas 2004 marks the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community; Whereas the Library of Congress, the National Archives and Records Administration, the American Jewish Historical Society, and the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives have formed ‘‘The Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History’’ (referred to in this resolution as the ‘‘Commission’’) to mark this historic milestone; Whereas the Commission will use the combined resources of its participants to promote the celebration of the Jewish experience in the United States throughout 2004; and Whereas the Commission is designating September 2004 as ‘‘American Jewish History Month’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress— (1) honors and recognizes— (A) the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community; and (B) ‘‘The Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History’’ and its efforts to plan, coordinate, and execute commemorative events celebrating 350 years of American Jewish history; (2) supports the designation of an ‘‘American Jewish History Month’’; and (3) urges all Americans to share in this commemoration so as to have a greater appreciation of the role the American Jewish community has had in helping to defend and further the liberties and freedom of all Americans. Agreed to November 21, 2003.

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