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SENATE RESOLUTION 52
By Massey
SR0052
005202
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A RESOLUTION to commemorate National Arab American
Heritage Month.
WHEREAS, for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable
contributions to virtually every aspect of American society—in medicine, law, business,
education, technology, government, military service, and culture; and
WHEREAS, since migrating to America, men and women of Arab descent have shared
their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends while also setting fine examples of
model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, they brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work
ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our
great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the
entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of Arab American ancestry and cultural heritage educates
our fellow Americans and counters misconceptions, harmful stereotyping, and shared
misconceptions by other ethnic groups, and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and
diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us
build a better nation; now, therefore,
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we celebrate the contributions
that Arab Americans have made to society and commemorate the observation of National Arab
American Heritage Month this April 2025.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy and upon proper request made to
the appropriate clerk.