Jerry Nadler: “as a member of the American Jewish community, I am proud to support the designation of an ``American Jewish History…”

“as a member of the American Jewish community, I am proud to support the designation of an ``American Jewish History Month''. For the last 350 years, Jews have lived and worked in the United States, and have contributed significantly to the shaping of our country. Dating back, prior to the Revolutionary War, Jews have been an integral part of our nation. Over the last three and a half centuries, there have been many famous American Jews, such as Louis Brandeis, the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice, and Lewis Charles Levin, the first Jewish Congressman. Jews have fought and died for our country in every war in the history of the United States. Jews are responsible for the creation of countless Broadway plays, Pulitzer prize novels and Academy Award winning films. American Jews have won Olympic medals, Super Bowls and have been elected to various Sports Halls of Fame. I need to look no further than my own district to be reminded that Jews have literally left their mark on America. The base of the Statue of Liberty has the poem ``The New Colossus'' inscribed on it, which was written by Emma Lazarus, an American Jew. American Jews have been a symbol of both immense religious pride, and fierce patriotism. American Jews are doctors and lawyers, politicians and CEO's, actors and athletes, veterans and volunteers. Jews are fully immersed in this nation's fabric and are one of the primary reasons the material of this country is so strong.”