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2003 SESSION
039716852Patrons-- Moran, Almand, Amundson, Baskerville, Brink, Darner, Hull, Petersen, Plum, Scott, Van Landingham and Watts
WHEREAS, the rich history and tradition of Arab culture has contributed to western civilization in science, medicine, mathematics, geography, and architecture; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have made, and continue to make, valuable contributions to all aspects of American life since October 1854, when the first recorded Arab immigrant arrived in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Arab-American values, which emphasize higher education, hard work and productivity, have resulted in their contributions to the American and Virginia economies as doctors, lawyers, teachers, engineers, computer programmers, and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans are followers of two of the three great monotheistic religions: Christianity and Islam; and
WHEREAS, members of the Arab American community have served with distinction in the armed forces of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth's Arab-American and Muslim communities, some of which date back more than a century, comprise an integral part of the fabric of our state, add to the diversity of our community, and contribute to the richness of the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Arab Americans in Virginia be hereby commended; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the House of Delegates encourage the citizens of the Commonwealth to reflect on the unique and invaluable contributions of Virginia's Arab-American community.