Florida Senate - 2013                            (NP)    SR 1292
       
       
       
       By Senator Sobel
       
       
       
       
       33-01247-13                                           20131292__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing the 65th anniversary of the
    3         independence of the State of Israel.
    4  
    5         WHEREAS, on May 14, 1948, the State of Israel was
    6  established as a sovereign and independent country and the first
    7  Jewish state in 2,000 years, and
    8         WHEREAS, based on the precepts of liberty, justice, and
    9  peace, Israel has provided the Jewish people worldwide with an
   10  opportunity to reestablish their ancient homeland while
   11  providing a home to religious sites that are sacred to Judaism,
   12  Christianity, and Islam, and
   13         WHEREAS, the people of Israel have established a
   14  pluralistic democracy that incorporates the freedoms cherished
   15  by the people of the United States, including the freedom of
   16  speech, the freedom of religion, the freedom of association, and
   17  the freedom of the press, and
   18         WHEREAS, Israel continues to serve as a shining model of
   19  democratic values by holding free and fair elections, promoting
   20  the free exchange of ideas, and maintaining a democratic
   21  government that is fully representative of its citizens, and
   22         WHEREAS, the government of Israel has successfully worked
   23  with its neighboring governments of Egypt and Jordan to
   24  establish peaceful bilateral relations and, despite conflicts
   25  with other neighboring countries, continues to seek peace in the
   26  Middle East, and
   27         WHEREAS, Israel has made significant global contributions
   28  in the fields of science, medicine, and technology, and
   29         WHEREAS, Israel maintains a strategic partnership with the
   30  United States based on shared democratic values, friendship, and
   31  respect, NOW, THEREFORE,
   32  
   33  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   35         That the State of Israel and its people are recognized for
   36  their numerous achievements and extended best wishes as they
   37  celebrate the 65th anniversary of the independence of their
   38  country.