ENROLLED
2016 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 228
BY REPRESENTATIVES HODGES, AMEDEE, BAGLEY, BROADWATER, TERRY
BROWN, COX, EDMONDS, EMERSON, FALCONER, GUINN, LANCE
HARRIS, HAVARD, HORTON, HOWARD, JACKSON, JAMES, JORDAN,
MACK, MAGEE, MCFARLAND, MIGUEZ, JAY MORRIS, POPE, TALBOT,
AND ZERINGUE
A RESOLUTION
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, to condemn any and all efforts to boycott, divest
from, and sanction Israel, 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, including
incidents of anti-Semitism throughout the world and an international movement that
promotes boycotting, divestment from, and sanctioning Israel; and
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WHEREAS, this movement contributes to the support of anti-Semitic sentiments,
fosters discrimination against Jewish people throughout the world, and is harmful to the
state's Jewish citizens and to Louisiana's relationship with the Jewish homeland of Israel; and
WHEREAS, the United States Congress and several state legislatures have
introduced resolutions condemning this movement, and it is fitting that Louisiana also
denounce it officially and reaffirm the state's wholehearted and unwavering support of Israel.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of 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; does hereby condemn
any and all efforts to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel; 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
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