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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 156
Whereas, Israel has been granted her lands under and
through the oldest deed, as recorded in the Torah or Old
Testament, a tome of scripture held sacred and revered by
Jews and Christians alike; and
Whereas, Missouri recognizes the claim and presence of
the Jewish people in Israel that has remained constant
throughout the past 4000 years; and
Whereas, Missouri recognized Israel's declared
independence and self governance on May 14, 1948, with the
goal of reestablishing its legally recognized lands as a
homeland for the Jewish people; and
Whereas, Missouri's son, U. S. President Harry S.
Truman, was the first world leader to officially recognize
Israel as a legitimate Jewish state on May 14, 1948, only 11
minutes after its creation; and
Whereas, Missouri agrees and supports U.S. President
Donald Trump who, on December 6, 2017, recogniz ed Jerusalem
as the eternal capital of Israel; and
Whereas, the United States and Missouri have enjoyed a
close and mutually beneficial relationship with Israel and
her people; and
Whereas, Israel is a great friend and ally of the
United States in the Middle East:
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the members of the
Missouri Senate, One Hundred and Third General Assembly,
First Regular Session, hereby commend Israel for its cordial
and mutually beneficial relationship with the Unite d States
and the state of Missouri since 1948 and that the
relationship continue to strengthen and be valued in this
state and in this country, in all its dimensions.
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Be It Further Resolved that the Secretary of the Senate
be instructed to prepare a properly inscribed copy of this
resolution for the Israeli Consulate General to the Midwest
in Miami, Florida.