SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 455
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 State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commemorate the 75th anniversary of the
founding of the modern state of Israel.
King
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry Blanco Hughes Perry
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, 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 April 26, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Hughes Perry
Campbell Johnson Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini