Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

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1	1		By: King, et al. S.C.R. No. 24
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	2	+	(In the Senate - Filed February 28, 2025; March 6, 2025,
	3	+	read first time and referred to Committee on Economic Development;
	4	+	March 18, 2025, reported favorably by the following vote: Yeas 5,
	5	+	Nays 0; March 18, 2025, sent to printer.)
	6	+	Click here to see the committee vote
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6	9		SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
7	10		WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the State of Israel share a
8	11		deep and enduring friendship rooted in mutual values, economic
9	12		ties, and a commitment to democracy and security; and
10	13		WHEREAS, Since the establishment of diplomatic relations
11	14		between the United States and Israel in 1949, the bond between the
12	15		two nations has grown stronger, and Texas has played a significant
13	16		role in fostering economic, cultural, and strategic partnerships
14	17		with Israel; and
15	18		WHEREAS, Israel is a leader in technological innovation,
16	19		cybersecurity, energy, agriculture, and water conservation, which
17	20		are all areas that align closely with Texas' economic strengths;
18	21		those shared interests help to foster collaborative opportunities
19	22		for businesses, universities, and research institutions in both
20	23		regions; and
21	24		WHEREAS, Texas and Israel maintain a robust trade
22	25		relationship, and Texas ranks among the top U.S. states for exports
23	26		to Israel, contributing billions of dollars annually to the
24	27		economies of both regions through trade in the technology, medical
25	28		equipment, and defense industries; and
26	29		WHEREAS, Texas and Israel have benefited immeasurably
27	30		through their decades-long alliance, and the regions have
28	31		demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting stability and
29	32		prosperity; now, therefore, be it
30	33		RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas
31	34		hereby reaffirm the enduring bond between Texas and Israel and
32	35		express its continued support for expanding economic, educational,
33	36		and cultural ties between the two regions; and, be it further
34	37		RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate
35	38		hereby:
36	39		(a) express continuing support for the bilateral trade
37	40		agreement between the United States and Israel; and
38	41		(b) express support for a Texas Trade and Investment Office
39	42		in Jerusalem, Israel, the eternal, undivided capital of the State
40	43		of Israel, to be the center of trade and investment activities for
41	44		Israel and countries that are a part of the Abraham Accords or have
42	45		a signed peace treaty with Israel; and, be it further
43	46		RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate
44	47		hereby recognize Israel for its contributions to global security,
45	48		technological advancements, and humanitarian efforts, and reaffirm
46	49		their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of shared
47	50		interest; and, be it further
48	51		RESOLVED, That the Texas Secretary of State forward official
49	52		copies of this resolution to the Governor of Texas, to the President
50	53		of the United States, to the Israeli Ambassador to the United
51	54		States, and to the Consul General of Israel to Texas as an
52	55		expression of the sentiments of the Texas House of Representatives
53	56		and Senate.
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