H.R. No. 87
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Citizens of Houston are paying homage to the work of
an admired community leader with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the
opening of the Rabbi Samuel Karff Memorial Bridge on
February 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Located over Brays Bayou Greenway, the
634-linear-foot bridge will connect area neighborhoods, parks, and
green spaces; maintained by the Houston Parks Board, the $3 million
project will provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists; and
WHEREAS, The bridge is named in honor of the late Rabbi Samuel
Karff, who served as the senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel,
the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, from 1975 to 1999;
dedicated to fostering understanding and unity, he often worked
across communities and denominations to promote civil rights,
social justice, and equality; and
WHEREAS, Through his leadership and civic engagement, Rabbi
Samuel Karff helped to make his community a more equitable place for
all, and the dedication of this bridge in his honor will serve as a
lasting tribute to his inspiring legacy; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the Rabbi Samuel
Karff Memorial Bridge and commend all those involved for their
efforts in bringing this project to fruition.
Johnson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 87 was adopted by the House on April
9, 2025, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House