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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1381 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1381

    Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
  affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the 
 Nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American 
                           Jewish experience.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 20, 2010

 Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania (for himself, Ms. Schwartz, Mr. Kagen, Ms. 
Richardson, Mr. Hodes, Ms. Berkley, Mr. Levin, Mr. Holt, Mr. Clay, Mr. 
Cohen, Mr. Patrick J. Murphy of Pennsylvania, Mr. Fattah, Ms. Wasserman 
 Schultz, Mr. Adler of New Jersey, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Berman, 
Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Engel, Mr. Altmire, Mr. Shuster, Mr. Kirk, 
    Mr. Carney, Mr. Platts, Mr. Hall of New York, and Mr. Quigley) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                        on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
  affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the 
 Nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American 
                           Jewish experience.

Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History will illustrate how the 
        freedom of America and its associated choices, challenges, and 
        responsibilities fostered an environment in which Jewish Americans have 
        made and continue to make extraordinary contributions in all facets of 
        American life;
Whereas the mission of the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
        affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is to connect Jews more 
        closely to their heritage and to inspire in people of all backgrounds a 
        greater appreciation for the diversity of the American experience and 
        the freedoms to which all Americans aspire;
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the 
        Smithsonian Institution, was founded in 1976 by members of historic 
        Congregation Mikveh Israel, itself established in 1740 and known as the 
        ``Synagogue of the American Revolution'';
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History has attracted a broad 
        audience to its public programs, while exploring American Jewish 
        identity through lectures, panel discussions, authors' talks, films, 
        children's activities, theater, and music;
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History is the repository of the 
        largest collection of Jewish Americana in the world, with more than 
        25,000 objects; and
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History is currently building a 
        100,000-square-foot, 5-story, state-of-the-art museum on Independence 
        Mall, standing just steps from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, 
        to serve as a cornerstone of the American Jewish community and a source 
        of national pride: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes--
            (1) the importance of the continuing study and preservation 
        of the unique American Jewish experience; and
            (2) the National Museum of American Jewish History, an 
        affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in 
        the Nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving 
        the American Jewish experience and, as such, as the national 
        museum of American Jewish history.
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