SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on the
occasion of its 75th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston was
founded in 1936 as the Jewish Community Council to support Jewish
causes and to further social services and philanthropic works
locally, nationally, and around the world; its mission is to
preserve and enrich Jewish communal life through innovative and
visionary leadership that is responsive and responsible to
Jewish communities everywhere; and
WHEREAS, The federation has for 75 years worked to give
voice to the Jewish community and to ensure that the basic
necessities of life are provided for its most vulnerable members,
including those who are poor, elderly, or disabled; and
WHEREAS, Jewish tradition calls on each individual to
contribute to the well-being of the less fortunate, and the
federation has diligently worked to help the members of the
Houston Jewish community fulfill this charge; along with its
partners, it provides numerous volunteer opportunities for
people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary organization honors another
central tenet of Jewish tradition by engaging young people and
inspiring their connection to the community so that teachings may
be passed from one generation to the next; it is truly deserving
of recognition for its many contributions to the Houston
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the Jewish Federation of Greater
Houston on its legacy of philanthropy and support and extend to
its members best wishes for a memorable 75th anniversary; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the federation as an expression of high regard from the Texas
Senate.
Williams, Shapiro,
Whitmire
Birdwell Gallegos Patrick Birdwell Gallegos Patrick
Birdwell Gallegos Patrick
Carona Harris Rodriguez Carona Harris Rodriguez
Carona Harris Rodriguez
Davis Hegar Seliger Davis Hegar Seliger
Davis Hegar Seliger
Deuell Hinojosa Uresti Deuell Hinojosa Uresti
Deuell Hinojosa Uresti
Duncan Huffman Van de Putte Duncan Huffman Van de Putte
Duncan Huffman Van de Putte
Ellis Jackson Watson Ellis Jackson Watson
Ellis Jackson Watson
Eltife Lucio Wentworth Eltife Lucio Wentworth
Eltife Lucio Wentworth
Estes Nelson West Estes Nelson West
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Zaffirini Fraser Nichols Zaffirini
Fraser Nichols Zaffirini
Ogden Ogden
Ogden
Dewhurst, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 25, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Birdwell Gallegos Patrick
Carona Harris Rodriguez
Davis Hegar Seliger
Deuell Hinojosa Uresti
Duncan Huffman Van de Putte
Ellis Jackson Watson
Eltife Lucio Wentworth
Estes Nelson West
Fraser Nichols Zaffirini
Ogden