89R17963 KRT-D
By: Zwiener H.R. No. 511
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Kyle residents celebrated the last night of Hanukkah
with a citywide Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The first-ever community-wide menorah lighting in
Kyle, this special event was hosted by Chabad of San Marcos in
collaboration with Bear Heiser of the Kyle City Council and members
of the local Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, The Kyle Menorah Lighting Ceremony was part of a
worldwide campaign designed to share the story of Hanukkah and to
celebrate the Jewish holiday's message of light vanquishing
darkness; Chabad groups throughout Texas have presented a variety
of Hanukkah events that foster the spirit of the holiday, including
menorah lightings, parades, latke parties, and giant dreidel
houses; and
WHEREAS, The Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Kyle offered area
Texans the opportunity to share in the rich traditions associated
with Hanukkah, and it is a pleasure to join in honoring the members
of the area's Jewish community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the inaugural Kyle Menorah Lighting
Ceremony.