Resolution when acknowledging Jewish American Heritage Month

WHEREAS in 2026, the United States of America commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, marking a quarter millennium of constitutional democracy, civic participation, and the enduring pursuit of liberty and justice for all; and

WHEREAS Jewish immigrants have been present in America since the colonial era, contributing to the creation, growth, freedom, prosperity, and strength of the United States; and

WHEREAS the biblical heritage and enduring values of the Jewish people — including commitments to justice, education, communal responsibility, and religious freedom — helped shape and inspire many of the nation’s founding ideals and continue to strengthen American democracy; and

WHEREAS throughout our nation’s history, Jewish Americans have advanced the cause of civil rights, social justice, economic opportunity, scientific innovation, artistic expression, military service, and public leadership; and

WHEREAS Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to the arts, entertainment, science and technology, government, business, education, culinary traditions, philanthropy, and countless other fields, helping to shape American culture and civic life; and

WHEREAS Jewish citizens of [State/City], having first settled here in [year], have played a central role in the development of [State/City], including through leadership in business, public service, education, community building, and service in the Armed Forces of the United States and the [State] National Guard; and

WHEREAS since 2006, the month of May has been declared Jewish American Heritage Month, offering all Americans the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the rich history and enduring contributions of Jewish Americans;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, [Name], [Governor/Mayor] of [State/City], do hereby proclaim May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in [State/City], and call upon all residents to commemorate this occasion by recognizing and celebrating the history, heritage, and contributions of the Jewish community to our nation and to [State/City];

I further call upon the [State Legislature / City Council] to commemorate this occasion through appropriate announcements and programming;

I further call upon all schools, colleges, and universities in our [State/City] to observe Jewish American Heritage Month through educational programming;

I further direct that all appropriate [State/City] government offices mark the occasion through relevant announcements and public information;

And I further encourage [State/City] museums, cultural institutions, libraries, and historical societies to host programs highlighting Jewish American history as an integral part of America’s 250-year story.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the [State/City] to be affixed this ___ day of __________, 2026.