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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 506
WHEREAS, May 2025 is being observed as Jewish American
Heritage Month, a time to recognize the many vital contributions
made by Jewish Americans to the United States and to the State of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, The American Jewish community traces its roots to
1654, when a group of 23 Jewish men, women, and children migrated
to New Amsterdam, present-day New York City, from Recife, Brazil,
to escape religious persecution; during the more than three and a
half centuries that have followed, Jewish Americans have played
an integral role in our nation's development and have
demonstrated their commitment to country and community in myriad
ways; only a few years after the 350th anniversary of that
historic arrival, May was officially proclaimed Jewish American
Heritage Month by President George W. Bush in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans have served with distinction in
government and the military, led universities and global
corporations, and upheld the rule of law, including service on
the U.S. Supreme Court; they have advanced science and medicine,
earned Nobel Prizes, and immeasurably enriched American culture
through their achievements in literature, art, music, film, and
other fields; and
WHEREAS, Jewish Americans in Texas have played an
instrumental role in the growth and success of the state since
its earliest days; they served as soldiers in the Texas
Revolution, founded communities such as Castroville and Waco,
and established congregations and charitable institutions
statewide; moreover, Jewish Americans have helped to shape the
cultural and economic fabric of Texas through business,
education, philanthropy, and civic engagement; today, members of
Jewish organizations throughout Texas continue to build on this
proud legacy, ensuring that the values of freedom, justice, and
community service endure for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Since the time of our country's founding, Jewish
Americans have distinguished themselves in every field of
endeavor, and it is fitting to acknowledge and celebrate the role
they have played, and continue to play, in strengthening the
prosperity, resilience, and quality of life in our state and
nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize May 2025 as Jewish American
Heritage Month.
Paxton
Alvarado
Hagenbuch
Menéndez
Bettencourt
Hall
Middleton
Birdwell
Hancock
Miles
Blanco
Hinojosa of Hidalgo
Nichols
Campbell
Hinojosa of Nueces
Parker
Cook
Huffman
Perry
Creighton
Hughes
Schwertner
Eckhardt
Johnson
Sparks
Flores
King
West
Gutierrez
Kolkhorst
Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 8, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate