Acting on a joint Congressional Resolution, President Reagan has proclaimed May 6-13, 1984 as National Jewish Heritage Week. The measure was unanimously passed by both Houses of Congress and enacted by the President on March 28, 1984.
The resolution, introduced by Sen. Alfonse D’Amato (R. NY) in the Senate and by Rep. Joseph Addabbo (D. NY) in the House, calls upon the “people of the United States, state and local government agencies and interested organizations to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities and programs.”
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