ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 121
BY REPRESENTATIVE HODGES
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To express support for the people of Israel and for their right to live in freedom and to
defend themselves, to recognize the longstanding friendship between the people of
Israel and the people of Louisiana, and to extend best wishes to the people of Israel
for peace, security, and prosperity.
WHEREAS, the land of Israel was the birthplace of the Jewish people, where their
spiritual, religious, and national identity was formed, where they achieved independence,
and where they have created a culture of national and universal significance; and
WHEREAS, Israel is the foremost leader in the Middle East and a shining example
for the rest of the world relative to the recognition of the basic equality and dignity of
women, providing full and equal opportunities for women to vote, hold elected office, own
property, and pursue and engage in any occupation, profession, or trade; and
WHEREAS, the people of the United States, including the citizens of Louisiana, have
long experienced a close and mutually beneficial relationship with Israel and her people,
share strong economic ties, and each year enjoy the traditions of trade, foreign investment,
and job creation as a result of doing business with Israel; and
WHEREAS, since its establishment on May 14, 1948, Israel has had to defend
herself and her right to exist; the people of Israel have been persecuted throughout history,
and there are still those who express a desire for the destruction of Israel; and
WHEREAS, Israel faces continued threats to her safety and security today; and
WHEREAS, efforts by Iran to acquire nuclear weapons are a direct threat to Israel's
right to exist and, consistent with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, which
recognizes the right of a country to self-defense, Israel must be allowed to take necessary
actions to remove threats to her existence and to protect the lives and safety of her people.
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THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
express support for the people of Israel and for their right to live in freedom and to defend
themselves; does hereby recognize the longstanding friendship between the people of Israel
and the people of Louisiana; and does hereby extend to the people of Israel best wishes for
peace, security, and prosperity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the Ambassador of Israel to the United States.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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