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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Texas and the State of Israel have mutually |
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benefited from an enduring relationship forged through common |
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values and historical and cultural ties; and |
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WHEREAS, The United States became the first country to |
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recognize Israel as a sovereign nation in 1948, and since that time, |
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the two great lands have been strengthened by their alliance in |
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economic trade, diplomacy, and national security; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, trade has been a vital link |
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between Texas and Israel, with state exports to Israel totaling |
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nearly $500 million in 2015; this strong commercial partnership has |
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resulted in more robust economies and even greater cross-cultural |
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understanding; and |
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WHEREAS, Relations between Texas and Israel have |
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immeasurably contributed to the prosperity enjoyed by both, and |
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their lasting friendship is a testament to the profound respect and |
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steadfast commitment that they share; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby declare the State of Israel a major strategic ally of Texas |
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and reaffirm its dedication to continuing their long-standing and |
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productive relationship. |