IV 
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 dedi-
cated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American Jewish experi-
ence. 
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 fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Admin-
istration 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish His-
tory, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the 
only museum in the Nation dedicated exclusively to ex-
ploring and preserving the American Jewish experience. 
Whereas the National Museum of American Jewish History 
will illustrate how the freedom of America and its associ-
ated choices, challenges, and responsibilities fostered an 
environment in which Jewish Americans have made and 
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•HRES 1381 IH 
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 Institu-
tion, is to connect Jews more closely to their heritage and 
to inspire in people of all backgrounds a greater apprecia-
tion 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 ‘‘Syn-
agogue 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 lec-
tures, 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 Amer-
icana 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 commu-
nity and a source of national pride: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes— 
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•HRES 1381 IH 
(1) the importance of the continuing study and 
preservation of the unique American Jewish experi-
ence; and 
(2) the National Museum of American Jewish 
History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, 
as the only museum in the Nation dedicated exclu-
sively to exploring and preserving the American Jew-
ish experience and, as such, as the national museum 
of American Jewish history. 
Æ 
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