Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas House Bill HR1043 Compare Versions

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5	5	Regular Session, 2025 HR 1043 3
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7	7	By: Representatives McGrew, Andrews, Beaty Jr., Bentley, Brooks, A. Brown, K. Brown, R. Burkes, 5
8	8	Joey Carr, John Carr, Crawford, Duke, Hawk, Henley, Ladyman, Long, McAlindon, McClure, S. Meeks, 6
9	9	J. Moore, Nazarenko, Ray, R. Scott Richardson, Rose, Torres, Underwood, Vaught, Wing, Wooldridge 7
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12	12	HOUSE RESOLUTION 10
13	13	TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF 11
14	14	ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" HUCKABEE AS UNITED 12
15	15	STATES AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL. 13
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19	19	TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER 17
20	20	GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" 18
21	21	HUCKABEE AS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO 19
22	22	ISRAEL. 20
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24	24	WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump has nominated former Governor of 22
25	25	Arkansas Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee as United States Ambassador to Israel 23
26	26	in recognition of former Governor Huckabee's extensive experience, passion, 24
27	27	and commitment to the United States -Israel alliance; and 25
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29	29	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee was a three -term Governor of 27
30	30	Arkansas, is a Baptist minister, and is well -known as an advocate for Israel, 28
31	31	and therefore he brings a unique combination of political expertise, faith -29
32	32	driven values, and personal ties to the Israeli region; and 30
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34	34	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee has been a vocal supporter of 32
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36	36	beliefs and unwavering support for democracy in the Israeli region; and 34
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38	38	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's nomination highlights the universal 36 HR1043
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41	41	importance of the United States -Israel relationship, particularly as he has 1
42	42	been nominated as the first non -Jewish United States Ambassador to Israel in 2
43	43	over a decade; and 3
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45	45	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee has demonstrated strong ties to 5
46	46	Israel through frequent visits, leadership of evangelical tours emphasizing 6
47	47	the spiritual and historical significance of the Holy Land, and his belief in 7
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49	49	United for Israel; and 9
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51	51	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's extensive experience as a three -11
52	52	term Governor equips him with the skills necessary to navigate the 12
53	53	complexities of diplomacy and to foster peace while advocating for United 13
54	54	States interests abroad; and 14
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56	56	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's background as a Baptist minister 16
57	57	provides a unique perspective on the cultural and religious dynamics of the 17
58	58	Israeli region, further strengthening the shared values and deep -rooted 18
59	59	connection between the United States and Israel; and 19
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61	61	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's nomination comes at a critical 21
62	62	time, offering hope for the restoration of peace and security in the Middle 22
63	63	East following the October 7, 2023, attacks, as well as his commitment to 23
64	64	addressing pressing issues such as the safe return of hostages and the 24
65	65	rejection of Hamas, 25
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67	67	NOW THEREFORE, 27
68	68	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL 28
69	69	ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: 29
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71	71	THAT the House of Representatives support the nomination of former 31
72	72	Governor of Arkansas Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee as United States Ambassador 32
73	73	to Israel and urge former Governor Huckabee's swift confirmation to advance 33
74	74	the enduring partnership between the United States and Israel, promote peace 34
75	75	in the Israeli region, and strengthen one of the United States's most 35
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80	80	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 2
81	81	transmitted by the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives to President 3
82	82	Donald J. Trump, members of the United States Senate, and relevant government 4
83	83	agencies urging them to support this nomination. 5
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