SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 44
WHEREAS, For more than four and a half decades, every
U.S. president has declared the annual observance of Education and
Sharing Day in honor of the anniversary of Rabbi Menachem Mendel
Schneerson's birth and his contributions to education; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Schneerson, known as the Rebbe, was born in
Ukraine in 1902; he arrived in the United States in 1941 together
with his wife Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka; in 1950, he assumed
leadership of the over two-century-old Chabad-Lubavitch
movement; he established several thousand Jewish schools and
educational centers around the world, with over 40 operating in
Texas; and
WHEREAS, This year marks the 75th anniversary of his
leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement; "Chabad" is an
acronym of three Hebrew words for "wisdom, understanding and
knowledge"; the name "Lubavitch" comes from the city which served
as the movement's headquarters for over a century and means city
of love; of all the ethical values which inform our civilization,
none is more important than love--love of wisdom, love of
humanity, and love of our Creator; these values have guided the
Chabad-Lubavitch movement throughout its history, and are the
essence of education at its best, and we should be certain to pass
on this precious heritage to all young Americans; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of Rabbi Schneerson's advocacy
that schools should stress both academic achievement and
character development, President Jimmy Carter proclaimed the
first Education and Sharing Day in 1978, and the tradition has
continued each year since; the rabbi's birthday is celebrated on
11 Nissan of the Jewish liturgical calendar, or four days before
Passover, and in 2025, it falls on April 9; his accolades further
include a Congressional Gold Medal, which he received
posthumously in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his life, Rabbi Schneerson was a
champion for values-based learning, and Education and Sharing
Day represents an important opportunity for Texans to reflect not
just on how to foster academic achievement but also on how to
ensure that young people lead lives rich in purpose and
fulfillment through service and good works; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize April 9, 2025, as Education and
Sharing Day.
Blanco
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 4, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate