Proclaiming This and Every April 29th As #Endjewhatred Day

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Ms. WILSON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to include in the Record the following Proclamation in recognition of this and every April 29th as #EndJewHatred Day.

Whereas, for centuries, the Jewish people have sustained their shared religious, cultural, and ethnic identity and traditions in the face of enslavement, persecution, genocide, segregation and discrimination, and all manner of adversity; and

Whereas, since the first Jewish person set foot in America in 1654, members of the Jewish community have made indelible contributions to the state of Florida and to the United States of America, contributing to the vibrant cultural, historical, and social framework of American life; and

Whereas, the greatness in American democracy and the promise of liberty and opportunity have drawn countless Jewish individuals to these shores, including those escaping from oppressive regimes in Europe, survivors of the Holocaust, and those seeking a haven from persecution; and

Whereas, the Jewish community has been instrumental in advancing civil rights initiatives across America, fighting discrimination, and advocating for justice and inclusivity for all members of society; and

Whereas, despite notable progress toward social justice, the Jewish community continues to face antisemitism and Jew- hatred; and

Whereas, the reality of antisemitism has manifested itself in various forms, from microaggressions to violent attacks, targeting Jewish individuals for their identity and seeking to deny their shared identity; and

Whereas, the alarming increase in hate crimes against the Jewish community has catalyzed movements such as End Jew Hatred, which seeks to reshape public dialogue and create a society where Jew-hatred is intolerable, empowering individuals to embrace their Jewish heritage without fear of attack or persecution; and

Whereas, we all have a moral obligation to confront and reject Jew-hatred in all its forms; and

Whereas, the first official recognition of ``#EndJewHatred Day'' on April 29, 2022, exemplified a united stand against Jew-hatred, empowering collective action towards a future characterized by fighting racism and bigotry with understanding and equality; and

Whereas, it is imperative that we remain vigilant and proactive in opposing Jew-hatred to ensure that the painful history of the past is not forgotten or repeated;

Now, therefore, be it proclaimed, That I, Representative Frederica Wilson, in recognition of the urgent need to end Jew-hatred in this generation, hereby declare and proclaim every April 29 as ``#EndJewHatred Day;'' and

Be it further proclaimed, That I, Representative Frederica Wilson, affirm and proclaim that the 24th Congressional District of Florida stands united in condemning Jew-hatred in all its forms and remains steadfast in the commitment to end discrimination against, and persecution of, the Jewish community.

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