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By Senators Orr, Albritton, Allen, Barfoot, Beasley, Bell,
Butler, Carnley, Chambliss, Chesteen, Coleman,
Coleman-Madison, Elliott, Figures, Givhan, Gudger, Hatcher,
Hovey, Jones, Kelley, Livingston, Melson, Price, Reed,
Roberts, Scofield, Sessions, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smitherman,
Stewart, Stutts, Waggoner, Weaver, Williams
RFD: RULES
First Read: 21-Mar-23
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Enrolled, An Act,
SJR___ HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL
AND REAFFIRMING THE BONDS OF FRIENDSHIP AND COOPERATION
BETWEEN ALABAMA AND ISRAEL.
WHEREAS, on May 14, 1948, the people of Israel
proclaimed the establishment of the sovereign and
independent State of Israel and the United States
immediately recognized Israel and established full
diplomatic relations; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 75th anniversary of the
fulfillment of the dream and longing of the Jewish people to
regain independence in their ancestral homeland, whose roots
include their historic sovereignty in the Land of Israel,
established over 3,000 years ago with the City of Jerusalem
then, as it is now, the capital of the world's only
sovereign Jewish state; and
WHEREAS, Alabama and Israel share a commitment to
deeply held common values from the history of each shaped
greatly through the influence of Biblical faith, in addition
to many nationally shared values as the only democratic ally
of the United States in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, Israel is one of the smallest countries in
the world, yet it is also one of the world leaders in
technology and innovation, helping to face global challenges
through pioneering research and development in sustainable
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energy, medicine, cybersecurity, and more; and
WHEREAS, since its establishment, the modern State of
Israel has rebuilt the nation, forged a vibrant democracy,
developed a dynamic society, and created a thriving
economic, political, cultural, and intellectual life despite
heavy burdens of war and terrorism; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama is an unequivocal
supporter of the State of Israel and its right to defend
itself against terror and any threat to its security; and
WHEREAS, Israel's peace with Egypt and Jordan and the
signing of the recent Abraham Accords paves the way for
further regional stability and a new era of opportunity
between Israel and her Arab neighbors and gives hope for a
better future for all; and
WHEREAS, the State of Alabama remains committed to a
future where the State of Israel and all her neighbors can
live in peace, with mutual recognition of each other's
dignity and sovereignty; and
WHEREAS, in the midst of World War II, when the axis
powers were not only waging world war against America and
Europe, but also seeking the mass murder and systematic
extermination of the Jewish people, Alabama led the nation
in an official call for the establishment of the Jewish
state in its ancestral homeland, five years before Israel
was reborn as a nation; and
WHEREAS, this year also marks the 80th anniversary of
that historic resolution, Act 144, Senate Joint Resolution,
1943 Regular Session, and the beginning of a long history of
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devoted friendship, cooperation, and strong unwavering
support from the State of Alabama for the State of Israel;
and
WHEREAS, the strong bond between Alabama and Israel
continues to be expressed in growing political, cultural,
economic, academic, business, and community partnerships for
the mutual benefit of our people; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That the State of Alabama:
(1) Honors and celebrates the historic significance
of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the State of
Israel, becoming once again the world's only nation state of
the Jewish people, in its ancestral homeland with Jerusalem,
once again, its eternal undivided capital.
(2) Recognizes and supports Israel in its legal,
historical, and moral right to independence and
self-determination.
(3) Commends the people of Israel for their
remarkable achievements, resilience, and determination in
building a new and flourishing state in the face of hatred,
terrorism, hostility, and belligerence by neighbors and
others in the international community.
(4) Reaffirms the historic 1943 joint resolution from
Alabama supporting the establishment of the Jewish state and
homeland in Israel and celebrates the historic significance
of the 80th anniversary of its passing.
(5) Commits to the continued friendship, cooperation,
and strengthening of the relationship between Alabama and
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Israel, for the good of Alabama, Israel, the United States,
and the family of nations.
(6) Extends the warmest congratulations, heartfelt
prayers, declared blessings, and best wishes to the State of
Israel and her people for a peaceful, prosperous, and
successful future.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That it is directed that a
copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Alabama
Delegation to the United States Congress, and to the Israeli
Embassy in Washington, D.C., for transmission to all the
proper authorities in the State of Israel.
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President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and
passed the Senate.
Patrick Harris,
Secretary.
House of Representatives
Passed: 06-Apr-23
By: Senator Orr
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