SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 678
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Temple Beth Shalom on the occasion of its 10th
anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Temple Beth Shalom can trace its roots to a group
of 12 people that gathered to begin the process of creating a
Reform congregation to be part of the Dell Jewish Community
Campus family; and
WHEREAS, In 10 short years, that group of 12 people has
grown to include more than 400 families that promote worship,
spirituality, lifelong education, and social justice in an
atmosphere of nurturing and support; known as a warm, welcoming,
and inclusive community, Temple Beth Shalom has created a place
where acts of loving kindness are performed for congregants, for
the Austin community, and for the world at large; and
WHEREAS, Drawing on the desire to promote knowledge and
understanding, one of the temple's first projects was the
creation of a religious school; it has grown from six students in
its first year to include more than 200 today; and
WHEREAS, Under the wise guidance and leadership of Rabbi
Alan Freedman, Temple Beth Shalom has continued to grow and to
play a vital role in the life of Austin's Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of its 10th anniversary is an
expression of the temple's enduring commitment to providing
enlightenment and hope to its congregation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to the congregation of
Temple Beth Shalom on the joyous occasion of its 10th
anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the temple as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 31, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate