King County Executive Dow Constantine has proclaimed the month of May as Jewish American Heritage Month in King County.

“Jewish immigrants to America, since their first arrival to our shores in the 16th century, have played a central role in the creation, growth, freedom, prosperity, and strength of the United States of America,” Executive Constantine states in his Proclamation. “Since 2006, the month of May has been celebrated as Jewish American Heritage Month, pursuant to a bipartisan resolution of Congress.”

Executive Constantine also recognized the significant contributions Jewish Americans have made “to the arts, entertainment, science and technology, government, business, and other fields in King County.”

Read the full proclamation below.