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PUBLIC LAW 101-290—MAY 10, 1990 104 STAT. 183 Public Law 101-290 101st Congress Joint Resolution To designate the week of May 6, 1990 through May 13, 1990, as "Jewish Heritage May 10, 1990 Week". [S.J. Res. 241] Whereas May 10, 1990, marks the forty-second 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, including Passover, the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Holocaust Memorial Day, and Jerusalem Day; Whereas the Congress recognizes that an understanding of the heritage of all ethnic groups in this Nation contributes to the unity of this Nation; and Whereas understanding among ethnic groups in this Nation may be fostered further through an appreciation of the culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish community and the contributions of Jewish people to this Nation: 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 6, 1990 through May 13, 1990, 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, departments and agencies of State and local governments, and interested organizations to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs. Approved May 10, 1990. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 241: CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VoL 136 (1990): Feb. 26, considered and passed Senate. May 1, considered and passed House.