Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community; (2) supports designation of American Jewish History Month; and (3) urges all Americans to share in this commemoration so as to have a greater appreciation of the role of the American Jewish community in helping to defend and further the liberties and freedom of all Americans.
Bill108th CongressFiled Mar 20, 2003Commemorations
S.Con.Res. 25
A concurrent resolution recognizing and honoring America's Jewish community on the occasion of its 350th anniversary, supporting the designation of an "American Jewish History Month", and for other purposes.
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Declares that Congress: (1) recognizes the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community; (2) supports designation of American Jewish History Month; and (3) urges all Americans to share in this commemoration so as to have a greater appreciation of the role of the American Jewish community in helping to defend and further the liberties and freedom of all Americans.
What just happenedSep 16, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
20 cosponsors6 D14 R
20cosponsors2committees
Passed Senate amendedJul 31, 200335
Introduced in SenateMar 20, 200300
Recognizes: (1) the 350th anniversary of the American Jewish community; and (2) the Commission for Commemorating 350 Years of American Jewish History (formed by 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) and its efforts to plan, coordinate, and execute commemorative events.
Supports designation of American Jewish History Month.