HR 9081

1	House Resolution
2	A resolution recognizing the 60th anniversary of the
3	independence of the State of Israel.
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5	WHEREAS, on May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was
6	established as a sovereign and independent country, and
7	WHEREAS, Israel has provided Jews from all over the world
8	with an opportunity to reestablish their ancient homeland and
9	has become home to many religious sites that are sacred to
10	Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and
11	WHEREAS, the people of Israel have established a
12	pluralistic democracy that incorporates the freedoms cherished
13	by the people of the United States, including the freedom of
14	speech, the freedom of religion, the freedom of association, and
15	the freedom of the press, and
16	WHEREAS, Israel continues to serve as a shining model of
17	democratic values by holding free and fair elections, promoting
18	the free exchange of ideas, and maintaining a democratic
19	government that is fully representative of its citizens, and
20	WHEREAS, the government of Israel has successfully worked
21	with the neighboring governments of Egypt and Jordan to
22	establish peaceful bilateral relations and, despite conflicts
23	with other neighboring countries, continues to seek peace in the
24	Middle East, and
25	WHEREAS, Israel has made significant global contributions
26	in the fields of science, medicine, and technology, and
27	WHEREAS, the United States and Israel enjoy a strategic
28	partnership based on shared democratic values, friendship, and
29	respect, NOW, THEREFORE,
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31	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
32	Florida:
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34	That the House of Representatives recognizes the numerous
35	achievements of the people and the State of Israel and extends
36	its best wishes to the people of Israel as they celebrate the
37	60th anniversary of the independence of their country.

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