TITLE: Recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

SUMMARY: Recognizing May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month.

FULL TEXT:
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 Men ndez 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 President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 8, 2025.