88R11802 BPG-D
By: King, et al. S.R. No. 455
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The modern state of Israel is celebrating the 75th
anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, In 1922, the League of Nations adopted a binding
resolution recognizing the legal basis for the establishment of the
modern state of Israel as a home for the Jewish people in the
historical region of the land of Israel, including the areas of
Judea, Samaria, and eastern Jerusalem; the resolution was
subsequently affirmed by both houses of the United States Congress;
and
WHEREAS, Ruled in ancient times by the kingdom of Israel,
this region has held a special place in the hearts of Jews for more
than two thousand years; while some maintained a Jewish presence in
the land during the long period of exile, members of the global
diaspora continued to feel a profound spiritual and emotional
connection; and
WHEREAS, Modern Israel took its place on the world stage on
May 14, 1948, following the decimation of European Jewry during the
Holocaust; the creation of the sovereign and independent state of
Israel provided a legally recognized homeland for the Jewish
people; in 1949, after Israel held its first election, the United
States government established full diplomatic relations with the
new country; ever since, our nations have remained close allies,
united by cultural values and strategic interests; and
WHEREAS, Guided by their own Declaration of Independence, the
people of Israel have developed a pluralistic, democratic political
system, a vibrant society, and an advanced, entrepreneurial
economy; the nation has taken in millions of Jews from the diaspora
and enjoys peaceful bilateral relations with neighbors in the
region, including Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Morocco, the United Arab
Emirates, and Sudan; in times of need, it sends humanitarian aid,
search and rescue teams, mobile hospitals, and emergency supplies
to help the victims of disasters; and
WHEREAS, Texans cherish a special friendship with Israel, and
the nation and the Lone Star State have strong economic ties; Israel
is one of Texas' strongest partners for trade and investment in the
Middle East, and top commodities exchanged include industrial
machinery, aircraft parts, and plastics; many Israeli companies
currently operate in Texas, notably in the aerospace and energy
sectors; and
WHEREAS, Texas and Israel share a profound commitment to
liberty, independence, and economic opportunity, and this bond is
sure to deepen in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the
modern state of Israel.