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| 2 | 2 | | By: Anchia H.C.R. No. 99 |
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| 5 | 5 | | CONCURRENT RESOLUTION |
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| 6 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Texas and the State of Israel have mutually |
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| 7 | 7 | | benefited from an enduring relationship forged through common |
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| 8 | 8 | | values and historical and cultural ties; and |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, The United States became the first country to |
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| 10 | 10 | | recognize Israel as a sovereign nation in 1948, and since that time, |
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| 11 | 11 | | the two great lands have been strengthened by their alliance in |
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| 12 | 12 | | economic trade, diplomacy, and national security; and |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, Through the years, trade has been a vital link |
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| 14 | 14 | | between Texas and Israel, with state exports to Israel totaling |
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| 15 | 15 | | nearly $500 million in 2015; this strong commercial partnership has |
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| 16 | 16 | | resulted in more robust economies and even greater cross-cultural |
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| 17 | 17 | | understanding; and |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Relations between Texas and Israel have |
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| 19 | 19 | | immeasurably contributed to the prosperity enjoyed by both, and |
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| 20 | 20 | | their lasting friendship is a testament to the profound respect and |
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| 21 | 21 | | steadfast commitment that they share; now, therefore, be it |
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| 22 | 22 | | RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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| 23 | 23 | | hereby declare the State of Israel a major strategic ally of Texas |
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| 24 | 24 | | and reaffirm its dedication to continuing their long-standing and |
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| 25 | 25 | | productive relationship. |
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