Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SR34 Compare Versions

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5	5	Regular Session, 2025 SR 34 3
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7	7	By: Senators A. Clark, Hester 5
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10	10	SENATE RESOLUTION 8
11	11	TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER GOVERNOR OF 9
12	12	ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" HUCKABEE AS UNITED 10
13	13	STATES AMBASSADOR TO ISRAEL. 11
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16	16	Subtitle 14
17	17	TO SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OF FORMER 15
18	18	GOVERNOR OF ARKANSAS MICHAEL DALE "MIKE" 16
19	19	HUCKABEE AS UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR TO 17
20	20	ISRAEL. 18
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22	22	WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump has nominated former Governor of 20
23	23	Arkansas Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee as United States Ambassador to Israel 21
24	24	in recognition of former Governor Huckabee's extensive experience, passion, 22
25	25	and commitment to the United States -Israel alliance; and 23
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27	27	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee was a three -term Governor of 25
28	28	Arkansas, is a Baptist minister, and is well -known as an advocate for Israel, 26
29	29	and therefore he brings a unique combination of political expertise, faith -27
30	30	driven values, and personal ties to the Israeli region; and 28
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32	32	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee has been a vocal supporter of 30
33	33	Israel's right to sovereignty and self -defense, rooted in his personal 31
34	34	beliefs and unwavering support for democracy in the Israeli region; and 32
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36	36	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's nomination highlights the universal 34
37	37	importance of the United States -Israel relationship, particularly as he has 35
38	38	been nominated as the first non -Jewish United States Ambassador to Israel in 36 SR34
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43	43	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee has demonstrated strong ties to 3
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45	45	the spiritual and historical significance of the Holy Land, and his belief in 5
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47	47	United for Israel; and 7
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49	49	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's extensive experience as a three -9
50	50	term Governor equips him with the skills necessary to navigate the 10
51	51	complexities of diplomacy and to foster peace while advocating for United 11
52	52	States interests abroad; and 12
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54	54	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's background as a Baptist minister 14
55	55	provides a unique perspective on the cultural and religious dynamics of the 15
56	56	Israeli region, further strengthening the shared values and deep -rooted 16
57	57	connection between the United States and Israel; and 17
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59	59	WHEREAS, former Governor Huckabee's nomination comes at a critical 19
60	60	time, offering hope for the restoration of peace and security in the Middle 20
61	61	East following the October 7, 2023, attacks, as well as his commitment to 21
62	62	addressing pressing issues such as the safe return of hostages and the 22
63	63	rejection of Hamas, 23
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65	65	NOW THEREFORE, 25
66	66	BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY -FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE 26
67	67	STATE OF ARKANSAS: 27
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69	69	THAT the Senate support the nomination of former Governor of Arkansas 29
70	70	Michael Dale "Mike" Huckabee as United States Ambassador to Israel and urge 30
71	71	former Governor Huckabee's swift confirmation to advance the enduring 31
72	72	partnership between the United States and Israel, promote peace in the 32
73	73	Israeli region, and strengthen one of the United States's most important 33
74	74	alliances. 34
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76	76	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT upon adoption, a copy of this resolution be 36 SR34
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79	79	transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to President Donald J. Trump, 1
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