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Public Law 97–10
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 3 through May 10, 1981, as “Jewish Heritage Week”.
Approved May 1, 1981
Statutory text
Joint Resolution
To authorize and request the President to issue a proclamation designating May 3 through May 10, 1981, as “Jewish Heritage Week”.
Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the heritage of all American ethnic groups contributes to the unity of our country; and
Whereas intergroup understanding can be further fostered through an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish community and the contributions of Jews to our country and society; and
Whereas the months of April and May contain events of major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Israeli Independence Day, Solidarity Sunday for Soviet Jewry, and Jerusalem Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation designating May 3 through May 10, 1981, as “Jewish Heritage Week” and calling upon the people of the United States, State and local government agencies, and interested organizations to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Approved May 1, 1981.