H.Res. 1522

[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1522 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1522

Supporting the designation of ``Macedonian American Heritage Month'' 
and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian 
Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 27, 2024

Mrs. McClain (for herself, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Dingell, and 
Ms. Tenney) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Accountability

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RESOLUTION

Supporting the designation of ``Macedonian American Heritage Month'' 
and celebrating the language, history, and culture of Macedonian 
Americans and their incredible contributions to the United States.

Whereas, since the 1880s, tens of thousands of Macedonians have immigrated to 
the United States seeking civil liberties, human rights, religious 
freedom, economic opportunity, and security in response to the 1903 
Ilinden Uprising against the Ottoman Empire, the 1912-1913 Balkan Wars, 
World War I and World War II, the 1946-1949 Greek Civil War, and the 
communist policies of Yugoslavia;
Whereas these Macedonian American immigrants have settled across the United 
States, contributing to their communities in innumerable ways as loyal 
and patriotic citizens;
Whereas there are an estimated 500,000 individuals of Macedonian heritage living 
in the United States, with sizeable communities in the States of 
Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Pennsylvania, 
Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California;
Whereas the Macedonian American community in the United States is a vibrant 
community that is embedded within the mosaic of the United States, 
partaking in all walks of life, business, medicine, law, technology, 
civic engagement, government, the military, education, the arts, 
culinary world, athletics, and more;
Whereas Macedonian American entrepreneurs have exhibited resilience, 
determination, and a commitment to hard work by overcoming challenges to 
achieve business success and contribute to the foundation of commerce in 
the United States;
Whereas Macedonian American athletes have achieved remarkable success in various 
sporting disciplines and contributed to the rich tapestry of the 
sporting tradition in the United States by winning medals at the Olympic 
Games, winning league championships, and owning sports teams;
Whereas Macedonian American artists have demonstrated exceptional skill in 
various art forms, including the visual arts, literature, music, dance, 
theater, film, and photography, leaving an indelible mark on the 
artistic tradition of the United States;
Whereas members of the Macedonian American community have contributed greatly to 
the field of medicine, including in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 
orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology, 
among others;
Whereas Macedonian Americans have been elected to serve in legislatures and 
courtrooms across the country, collaborating on the never-ending work of 
democracy in the United States;
Whereas it is important to highlight these critical contributions and the 
cultural impact of Macedonian Americans in the United States; and
Whereas Macedonia Independence Day is celebrated annually on September 8, and 
September would be the ideal month to designate Macedonian American 
Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the designation of ``Macedonian American 
Heritage Month'' to honor the cultural contributions and 
achievements of Macedonian Americans;
(2) recognizes the numerous contributions of Macedonian 
Americans to the United States in various fields, including 
arts, sciences, business, politics, academics, medicine and 
sports; and
(3) urges the people of the United States to observe 
Macedonian American Heritage Month with appropriate ceremonies, 
activities, and programs that honor the cultural contributions 
and achievements of Macedonian Americans.
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