[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 106 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.Con.Res.106
Agreed to November 21, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
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.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.