WHEREAS, Jewish American Heritage Month is an annual tribute to the generations of Jewish Americans who helped weave the fabric of American history, culture, and society and to the contributions American Jews continue to make today; and
WHEREAS, generations of Jews have come to the United States since our nation’s earliest days in search of a better life for themselves and their families, and have expanded the frontier of religious freedoms that would help define the bedrock principles of justice, equality, and freedom upon which the United States of America was built; and
WHEREAS, many Jewish American survivors of the Holocaust have dedicated their lives to fighting for civil rights and educating future generations about the dangers of bigotry and antisemitism and the resilience of the human spirit; and
WHEREAS, the Jewish experience in America has consistently reminded us that liberty and opportunity ultimately triumph over prejudice and hate; and
WHEREAS, since 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month is traditionally observed nationwide in May of each year; and
WHEREAS, the Town of North Hempstead condemns antisemitism wherever it exists, and stands with the Jewish American community against hatred and bigotry in our community and country; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for public education, awareness and policies that are culturally competent when describing, discussing, and addressing the impacts of being Jewish in all aspects of American society, including discourse and policy; and
WHEREAS, in May, we honor the timeless traditions, heritage, and contributions of Jewish Americans that drive our progress as a nation each and every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town of North Hempstead recognizes the month of May 2024 as Jewish American Heritage Month.
Dated: Manhasset, New York
May 7, 2024
The vote on the foregoing resolution was recorded as follows:
Ayes: Councilperson Adhami, Councilperson Dalimonte, Councilperson Liu, Councilperson Scott, Councilperson Walsh, Supervisor DeSena.
Nays: None.
Absent: Councilperson Troiano.
cc: Town Attorney Town Clerk |