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PUBLIC LAW 101-25 -MAY 5, 1989 103 STAT. 53 Public Law 101-25 101st Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of May 7, 1989, through May 14, 1989, as "Jewish Heritage May 5, 1989 Week". [S.J. Res. 25] Whereas May 10, 1989, marks the forty-first anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel; Whereas the months of April, May, and June contain events of major significance in the Jewish calendar—Passover, the anniver- sary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Holocaust Memorial Day, and Jerusalem Day; 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 jv>«t and society: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week of May 7, 1989, through May 14, 1989, is designated as "Jewish Heritage Week", and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States, State and local government agencies, and interested organizations to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities and programs. Approved May 5, 1989. LEGISLATIVE mSTORY—S.J. Res. 25: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 135 (1989): Feb. 28, considered and passed Senate. Apr. 25, considered and passed House.