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. Zwiener ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 511 was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House