PROCLAMATION 5966—MAY 1, 1989 103 STAT. 3025 the cause of liberty and self-government during the Revolutionary War. Activities in support of this goal help us to remember the tremendous debt we owe to Uiem. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 84, has designated April 30, 1989, as "National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Cen- tennial Day" and authorized and requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this occasion. NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim April 30, 1989, as National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Centennial Day, and I call upon the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty- eighth day of April, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and eighty-nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirteenth. GEORGE BUSH Proclamation 5966 of May 1, 1989 Jewish Heritage Week, 1989 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation The rich heritage of the Jewish people has been an inspiration to Amer- icans since the founding of our Nation. The Judaic traditions of defend- ing freedom, promoting justice, and assisting those in need are em- braced by our Nation's own laws and customs. Like so many others, Jews came to the United States in search of free- dom and a chance to build a better life. They found this land rich in educational and economic opportunities and have taken advantage of them. In return, they have made important contributions to every sphere of American life, from medicine and academia to the arts, busi- ness, and community service. At this time of year, it is appropriate to reflect on the suffering in recent Jewish history, as well as the grounds for hope. In early May, we commemorate the courage and faith of the six million Eiu-opean Jews who perished at the hands of Nazis between 1939 and 1945. On May 10, we celebrate 41 years of Israeli independence. The establish- ment and survival of the State of Israel following the Holocaust is a powerful reminder that hope can conquer fragedy and that freedom can survive even the most ruthless attempts to defeat it. Its anniversary is a fitting occasion for Americans to rededicate ourselves to the cause of liberty and justice for all. The Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 25, has designated the period of May 7 through May 14, 1989, as "Jewish Heritage Week" and has requested the President to issue a proclamation in observance of this event.
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