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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, May 2025 is being observed as Jewish American |
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Heritage Month, a time to recognize the many vital contributions |
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made by Jewish Americans; and |
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WHEREAS, The American Jewish community traces its roots to |
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1654, when a group of 23 Jewish men, women, and children migrated to |
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New York from Recife, Brazil, to escape the threat of persecution; |
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during the more than 350 years that have followed, Jewish Americans |
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have played an integral role in our nation's development and have |
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demonstrated their commitment to their country and their |
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communities in myriad ways; only a few years after the American |
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Jewish community celebrated its 350th anniversary, May was |
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proclaimed as Jewish American Heritage Month by President George W. |
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Bush in 2006; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout our history, Jewish Americans have |
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served in government and the military, have headed universities and |
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corporations, and have upheld the rule of law as members of the U.S. |
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Supreme Court; they have made significant advancements in science |
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and medicine and won Nobel Prizes for their discoveries, and they |
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have immeasurably enriched American culture through their |
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collective achievements in art, literature, music, and other |
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creative arenas; the members of Jewish organizations in Texas are |
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working to build on the legacy of the countless Jews from across the |
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state who have made significant contributions to society, culture, |
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and industry; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the time of our country's founding, Jewish |
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Americans have distinguished themselves in numerous areas of |
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endeavor, and it is fitting to acknowledge the role that they |
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continue to play in furthering the prosperity and quality of life of |
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our state and nation; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage |
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Month. |