Gov. Reynolds Leads Republican Governors in Recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month

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Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds led all Republican governors in recognizing Jewish American Heritage Month. Together the governors emphasized their commitment to a strong relationship with Israel and recognized the significance of Jewish-American contributions throughout U.S. history.

The governor's released the following joint statement:

"As public servants and governors, we support and recognize May as Jewish American Heritage Month--and call for observance to celebrate the historical, economic, and cultural impact of the Jewish-American people who have strengthened our communities and emboldened our nation throughout history.

"We're proud of the United States being the first country to recognize the State of Israel. Since then, we've fostered an unbreakable bond between our two nations based upon shared values, ultimately leading to prosperous economic, educational, and cultural partnerships.

"We stand with our constituencies who oppose antisemitism, and we affirm the significance of Jewish-American contributions throughout U.S. history."

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