# Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month [Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) - Record number: **R2023-764** - Type: Resolution; category: No Category - Status: Final (Adopted) - Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon - Co-sponsors (19): [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49th Ward), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43rd Ward), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15th Ward), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37th Ward), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17th Ward), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39th Ward), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos, [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42nd Ward), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24th Ward), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50th Ward), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38th Ward), Valencia, Anna M., [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40th Ward), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32nd Ward) - Committee: City Council - Submitted Date: May 23, 2023 - Introduction Date: May 23, 2023 - Final Action Date: May 24, 2023 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0D79CF13-4305-EE11-8F6D-001DD806EBDB) ## Impact report > Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/lsmatterattachmentspublic/2b4b9323-a520-4ae8-9f07-d1c16c6f3570.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. The City Council would officially name May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago and thank Jewish Americans for their contributions to the city, state, and country. **Who it affects** - **Jewish residents of Chicago**: Their history and contributions to Chicago, which the resolution says began in the 1830s, would be formally recognized by the City Council. - **All Chicagoans**: The resolution aims to raise awareness of Jewish American history as a way to push back against rising antisemitism. **What changes** - May 2023 would be officially called Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago. - The City Council would publicly express thanks for Jewish Americans' contributions to Chicago, Illinois, and the United States. - The resolution notes the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism's "Stand Up to Jewish Hate" campaign and its Blue Square symbol of support. **Where**: Chicago; Midwest **When**: May 24, 2023 ## Timeline - May 24, 2023: Adopted, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/0A52FF86-2DF4-ED11-A7C6-001DD806AE67). On motion of Alderman Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Mitchell, the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows - May 24, 2023: Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration, City Council. The Resolution was Rules Suspended - Immediate Consideration. ## Documents - [R2023-764.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/lsmatterattachmentspublic/2b4b9323-a520-4ae8-9f07-d1c16c6f3570.pdf) (Legislation) ## Lobbying and money > Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. **Who lobbied on it** - Jewish United Fund: JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION (1 filing, Apr 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023; Jane Charney; matched by semantic embedding) ## Related legislation **More from Johnson, Brandon** - [Loading/Standing/Tow Zone(s) at 4053 W Armitage Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2203-loading-standing-tow-zone-4053-w) (O2023-2203, introduced Jun 21, 2023, Council Introduction) - [Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds or notes to New City Redevelopment Limited Partnership for acquisition of property at 515 W…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2102-issuance-multi-family-housing-revenue-bonds) (O2023-2102, introduced May 24, 2023, Council Introduction) - [Loading/Standing/Tow Zone(s) at S Mozart St, 4100 block](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2108-loading-standing-tow-zone-s-mozart) (O2023-2108, introduced May 24, 2023, Council Introduction) **More on No Category** - [Handicapped Parking Permit No. 131377](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2207-handicapped-parking-permit-no-131377) (O2023-2207, introduced Jun 21, 2023, Council Introduction) - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for The K9-Corridor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2202-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2023-2202, introduced Jun 21, 2023, Council Introduction) - [Handicapped Parking Permit No. 131154](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-2220-handicapped-parking-permit-no-131154) (O2023-2220, introduced Jun 21, 2023, Council Introduction) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-764-commemoration-may-2023-jewish-american-heritage · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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