84R13030 WG-D
By: Villalba H.R. No. 828
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of a number of Jewish organizations are
visiting Austin on March 26, 2015, for Texas Jewish Communities
Advocacy Effort Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Our legislative process encourages the civic
engagement of all who enrich the religious and cultural diversity
of our state, and throughout the history of Texas, Jews have played
an important role in community building, advocacy, and public
affairs; and
WHEREAS, Committed to improving quality of life for all
Texans, regardless of faith, culture, or identity, participants in
the coalition's Day at the State: Legislative Mission to Austin
include the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Dallas, the American Jewish Committee, Texas
Hillel, the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of
San Antonio, the Jewish Federation of Greater Austin, the Jewish
Federation of El Paso, and the Jewish Federation of Fort Worth &
Tarrant County; and
WHEREAS, The members of these noteworthy organizations are
working to build on the legacy of the countless Jews from across the
state who have made significant contributions to society, culture,
and industry, and their efforts in behalf of their fellow citizens
are indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 26, 2015, as Texas Jewish
Communities Advocacy Effort Day at the State Capitol and extend to
all those participating sincere best wishes for a memorable and
informative event.