A resolution to recognize March 2025 as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month, celebrating the contributions of Bulgarian-Americans to the United States.
Bradley "Brad" Schneider
Representative
IL-10
This bill calls for the recognition of March 2025 as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month, celebrating the rich contributions of Bulgarian immigrants and their descendants to American society. It highlights the historical ties and enduring friendship between the United States and Bulgaria, emphasizing the importance of continued collaboration and the cultural enrichment that Bulgarian-Americans bring to the U.S. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate events and activities.
Resolution Proposes March 2025 as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month
This resolution officially encourages the U.S. public to observe March 2025 as "Bulgarian-American Heritage Month." It's essentially a formal shout-out, aiming to recognize the significant contributions Bulgarian immigrants and their descendants have made to American life since they started arriving in larger numbers back in the 19th century.
Spotlight on Contributions and Connections
The resolution isn't just a symbolic gesture; it highlights a long history of ties, going back to American schools established in Bulgaria in the 1860s and formal diplomatic relations kicking off in 1903. It specifically calls out contributions across various fields – think science, business, arts, and tech – and even names names like artist Christo (famous for those massive environmental artworks), actress Nina Dobrev, and astrophysicist Dimitar Sasselov. It also nods to cultural enrichment, mentioning the Cyrillic alphabet's origins and the impressive collection of Bulgarian heritage materials housed in the Library of Congress.
More Than Just a Month: Affirming Partnership
Beyond celebrating heritage, the resolution serves to reaffirm the U.S.-Bulgaria relationship, framing the two nations as friends and allies. It explicitly mentions looking forward to continued collaboration, particularly in areas like innovation, research, and high technology. By urging people and communities across the U.S. to mark the month with events and activities, it aims to boost awareness of Bulgarian-American culture and strengthen the diplomatic and cultural bridges between the countries, building on existing structures like the Bulgarian Caucus in the U.S. House.