SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 694
WHEREAS, Israel has been granted her lands as recorded in
the Old Testament; and
WHEREAS, The presence of the Jewish people in Israel has
remained constant throughout the past 4,000 years of history; and
WHEREAS, The basis for the establishment of the modern
State of Israel was a binding resolution under international law,
which was unanimously adopted by the League of Nations in 1922
and subsequently affirmed by both houses of the United States
Congress; and
WHEREAS, This resolution affirmed the establishment of a
national home for the Jewish people in the historical region of
the Land of Israel; and
WHEREAS, Article 80 of the United Nations charter
recognized the continued validity of the rights granted to
states or peoples that already existed under international
instruments; and
WHEREAS, Israel declared its independence and self-governance
on May 14, 1948, with the goal of reestablishing its lands as a
homeland for the Jewish people; and
WHEREAS, The United States, having been the first country
to recognize Israel as an independent nation and as Israel's
principal ally, has 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; and
WHEREAS, The State of Texas and Israel have enjoyed
cordial and mutually beneficial relations since 1948, a
friendship that continues to strengthen with each passing
year; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Israel for its cordial and mutually
beneficial relationship with the United States and with the State
of Texas and support Israel in its right of self-governance and
self-defense.
Paxton
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 17, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate