IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1522 
Supporting the designation of ‘‘Macedonian American Heritage Month’’ and 
celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian Americans 
and their incredible contributions to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 
Mrs. MCCLAIN (for herself, Mr. BOYLE of Pennsylvania, Mrs. DINGELL, and 
Ms. TENNEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of ‘‘Macedonian American Herit-
age Month’’ and celebrating the language, history, and 
culture of Macedonian Americans and their incredible 
contributions to the United States. 
Whereas, since the 1880s, tens of thousands of Macedonians 
have immigrated to the United States seeking civil lib-
erties, human rights, religious freedom, economic oppor-
tunity, and security in response to the 1903 Ilinden Up-
rising against the Ottoman Empire, the 1912–1913 Bal-
kan Wars, World War I and World War II, the 1946– 
1949 Greek Civil War, and the communist policies of 
Yugoslavia; 
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Whereas these Macedonian American immigrants have settled 
across the United States, contributing to their commu-
nities in innumerable ways as loyal and patriotic citizens; 
Whereas there are an estimated 500,000 individuals of Mac-
edonian heritage living in the United States, with sizeable 
communities in the States of Michigan, New Jersey, New 
York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Florida, 
Texas, Arizona, and California; 
Whereas the Macedonian American community in the United 
States is a vibrant community that is embedded within 
the mosaic of the United States, partaking in all walks 
of life, business, medicine, law, technology, civic engage-
ment, government, the military, education, the arts, cul-
inary world, athletics, and more; 
Whereas Macedonian American entrepreneurs have exhibited 
resilience, determination, and a commitment to hard 
work by overcoming challenges to achieve business suc-
cess and contribute to the foundation of commerce in the 
United States; 
Whereas Macedonian American athletes have achieved re-
markable success in various sporting disciplines and con-
tributed to the rich tapestry of the sporting tradition in 
the United States by winning medals at the Olympic 
Games, winning league championships, and owning sports 
teams; 
Whereas Macedonian American artists have demonstrated ex-
ceptional skill in various art forms, including the visual 
arts, literature, music, dance, theater, film, and photog-
raphy, leaving an indelible mark on the artistic tradition 
of the United States; 
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Whereas members of the Macedonian American community 
have contributed greatly to the field of medicine, includ-
ing in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedic 
surgery and sports medicine, and obstetrics and gyne-
cology, among others; 
Whereas Macedonian Americans have been elected to serve in 
legislatures and courtrooms across the country, collabo-
rating on the never-ending work of democracy in the 
United States; 
Whereas it is important to highlight these critical contribu-
tions and the cultural impact of Macedonian Americans 
in the United States; and 
Whereas Macedonia Independence Day is celebrated annually 
on September 8, and September would be the ideal 
month to designate Macedonian American Heritage 
Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Macedonian 
American Heritage Month’’ to honor the cultural 
contributions and achievements of Macedonian 
Americans; 
(2) recognizes the numerous contributions of 
Macedonian Americans to the United States in var-
ious fields, including arts, sciences, business, politics, 
academics, medicine and sports; and 
(3) urges the people of the United States to ob-
serve Macedonian American Heritage Month with 
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs 
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that honor the cultural contributions and achieve-
ments of Macedonian Americans. 
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