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RESOLUTION HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 2005/495 f
3SO YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE
IN AMERICA
WHEREAS, the 350th Anniversary of Jewish Life in America is in celebration throughout the U.S
in 2005. The story of Jewish accomplishments in America started with the arrival of 23 Jews
arriving in New York City from Recife,Bi in 154, In addition, the philosophy of freedom in
American society allowed the.�ewt,� pant Coity tit not: inlyintain its rich history, religion,
traditions and culture, but aiso to tt e c 'r alit every indty al' ,potential; and
WHEREAS, the Mi dle E4 Ini`orrnation Center of Rossmoot ( E.00P)in Walnut Creek,
California, alongohssionally recognized Commission for o a.."r rnemorating 350 Years
of American Jeffry,joins this tribute; and
WHEREAS that$celebration offers insight into the intricacies'of the America Dish experience
which convey the values of freedom that have came to exemplify the ideals of Ern a; and
WHEN Jewish Americans consider America to be the most weiecming home outside of Israel
and vale 11
development of a strong and vibrant Jewish population'in the IJnitecl StIe and in
Israel throey.the,promotion of partnerships with other communities;
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NOW, ORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of CotrCasta
County dpes herelay reapgnize;the 350th Anniversary of Jewish Life in America and cpr mends the
Jewish coniariity for maintaining its history and culture since 1654, while continuing to embody
the promise.cid America.
PASSED . >t animous vote of the Board of S>atper lsor, t .` day of Au lst,2005.
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s ict I Srv� ar: DitriI III iuporvisor
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MARK DESALLn NIER l~ED RAL D. GLOVER
District IV 'Supervisor District V Supervisor
YLEB. UILKfMA, CHAIR
District 11 Supervisor
t 1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order entered
into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John Sweeten,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors.
s. By { -
Deputy Clerk