PRINTER'S NO. 659
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
107
Session of
2023
INTRODUCED BY CAPPELLETTI, SCHWANK, SANTARSIERO, SAVAL, DILLON,
KEARNEY, HAYWOOD, BOSCOLA, FONTANA, KANE, MARTIN, HUGHES,
PHILLIPS-HILL, MILLER, TARTAGLIONE, BROWN AND COMITTA,
APRIL 28, 2023
REFERRED TO RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, APRIL 28, 2023
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing the month of May 2023 as "Jewish American Heritage
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Beginning in 2006, and every year since, the month
of May has been commemorated nationally as "Jewish American
Heritage Month"; and
WHEREAS, "Jewish American Heritage Month" is a time to
recognize, learn about and celebrate the more than 350-year
history of Jewish traditions, culture and contributions of
Jewish Americans; and
WHEREAS, In order to properly recognize the diverse
contributions and achievements of Jewish Americans and to
preserve and protect their compelling stories and unique culture
for future generations, it is fitting for Pennsylvanians to
study and learn from Jewish heritage; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have made vital contributions to
the development of our communities, academic institutions, civic
organizations and businesses; and
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WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have marched, petitioned and
boarded buses to demand civil and political rights for all; and
WHEREAS, Enriched with contrasting stories of achievement and
adversity, success and tragedy, Jewish Americans face the
continuing prevalence of antisemitism; and
WHEREAS, The culture and heritage of Jewish Americans has
provided Pennsylvania and the nation with a pathway to guide us
through periods of growth and expansion as well as depression
and conflict; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize the month of May 2023 as
"Jewish American Heritage Month" in Pennsylvania.
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