This month, Welcome.us is proud to kick off Immigrant Heritage Month as well as announce a number of new supporters and efforts around the country joining the growing momentum behind the campaign. In addition to new honorary board members and media partners, Welcome.us is pleased to highlight the fact that states and cities and policymakers have issued proclamations declaring June as “Immigrant Heritage Month” in cities and states across the country.

The national proclamation, H.Res. 606, introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by The Honorable Linda Sánchez (CA-38), recognizes the month of June as Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments and role of immigrants in shaping the history and culture of the United States. To date, the resolution has 21 co-sponsors. The full list of proclamations issued by cities and states includes:

Immigrant Heritage Month, which officially kicks off June 2nd, will provide opportunities for every American to celebrate our nation’s diverse immigrant heritage. Supporters are encouraged to get involved by sharing their own immigrant heritage and their welcome story online at www.Welcome.us. “Our country has a rich and storied history thanks in part to the contributions of immigrants,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez. “Immigrants helped found this great nation and they continue to help it grow and prosper. Recognizing June as Immigrant Heritage Month honors their influence and the role they continue to play in shaping the history and culture of the United States.”