[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 134, 116th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 10017 of April 29, 2020
Jewish American Heritage Month, 2020
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
In 1654, the first Jewish settlers arrived in New Amsterdam, present day
New York City, seeking the freedom to practice their faith. In the
centuries since, Jewish Americans have contributed in countless ways to
our country's culture and character. From the arts and sciences to
business and public service, nearly every facet of our society has
benefitted from the talent, inspiration, vision, expertise, ingenuity,
and sacrifice of Jewish Americans. We honor their spirit and resiliency
during Jewish American Heritage Month and celebrate the myriad of ways
they enrich our country and the world.
Throughout history, the Jewish people have demonstrated an unbreakable
spirit, overcoming suffering, cruel oppression, violence, and bigotry.
Tragically, Jewish men, women, and children continue to face anti-
Semitic discrimination, persecution, and violence today, and Jewish
institutions and places of worship remain targets of vandalism and
destruction. Our country has wept too many times in the aftermaths of
horrific attacks, including last April when a murderer opened fire in a
synagogue in Poway, California, taking innocent life and shattering
families in a cowardly display of evil. Such unconscionable acts are an
abomination to all decent and compassionate people. Hatred is intoler-
able and has no place in our hearts or in our society. We must therefore
vigorously confront anti-Semitic discrimination and violence against
members of the Jewish community. That is why I signed an Executive Order
last December, bolstering my Administration's efforts to combat the rise
of anti-Semitism in the United States and build a culture of respect,
humanity, and equality.
This month, we reaffirm our commitment to never compromise our steadfast
support for the Jewish community, our rejection of anti-Semitic bigotry,
and our disdain for malicious attacks of hatred. Jewish Americans
strengthen, sustain, and inspire our country through dedication to
family, respect for cherished traditions, and commitment to the values
of justice and equality that unite Americans of every faith and
background. We give thanks for the profound contributions that Jewish
Americans continue to make to our society, and way of life.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2020 as Jewish
American Heritage Month. I call upon Americans to celebrate the heritage
and contributions of American Jews and to observe this month with
appropriate programs, activities, and ceremonies.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of
April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
fourth.
DONALD J. TRUMP