97-12557. Jewish Heritage Week, 1997

[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 91 (Monday, May 12, 1997)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 62, No. 91 / Monday, May 12, 1997 / 
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                Proclamation 7001 of May 8, 1997

                
Jewish Heritage Week, 1997

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                The American Jewish community, with its rich and 
                diverse culture, has served as a continuous source of 
                ethical and moral values for our great Nation since its 
                founding. The principles of Jewish heritage--family, 
                community, faith, and service--parallel the ideals that 
                inspired our country's founders and that anchor our 
                modern democracy.

                Members of the Jewish faith have long added to 
                America's cultural life a legacy of law and human 
                compassion, a struggle for freedom and fairness, and a 
                love of learning and the arts. Drawing from their proud 
                heritage, Jewish citizens have made vital contributions 
                to every sector of society, as scientists and soldiers, 
                judges and teachers, artists, entrepreneurs, and 
                philanthropists.

                Jewish traditions lend special meaning to the spring 
                season. The recent celebration of Passover commemorates 
                the exodus of Jewish slaves from ancient Egypt. The 
                observance of this religious and historical milestone 
                also honors the character of the Jewish people, who, 
                despite continual hardship, clung to their enduring 
                faith in God and the promise of a brighter future. The 
                annual spring commemorations of Passover, Holocaust 
                Memorial Day, and Israel's Independence are occasions 
                for deep reflection by American Jewry and demonstrate 
                to all Americans the importance of remembrance, faith, 
                freedom, and justice.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, WILLIAM J. CLINTON, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 11 through May 18, 1997, 
                as Jewish Heritage Week. I urge all Americans to 
                observe this week with appropriate programs and to pay 
                tribute to American Jews for sharing their message of 
                hope and perseverance with all of us.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighth day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen 
                hundred and ninety-seven, and of the Independence of 
                the United States of America the two hundred and 
                twenty-first.

                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 97-12557
Filed 5-9-97; 8:48 am]
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