H.R. No. 770



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Anti-Semitism is an ancient form of religious hatred 
that has resulted in centuries of persecution and injustice 
directed against Jewish people throughout the world; and
	WHEREAS, During the past half-century, the people of the 
State of Texas and of many other parts of the United States have 
worked to increase their collective commitment to democratic 
values, to provide educational initiatives that promote tolerance 
and respect, and to safeguard the civil rights of all citizens, thus 
tempering the spread of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred; 
sustaining those efforts is a matter of the highest importance to 
this nation and this state; and
	WHEREAS, A resurgence of anti-Semitism is now occurring in 
many parts of the world, aided by the easy transmittal of injurious 
communications via the Internet and other media; anti-Semitism is 
re-emerging throughout Europe with a virulence not seen since the 
end of World War II, while in many countries anti-Semitic 
sentiments have become a common feature in the media, in government 
pronouncements, and in religious declarations; and
	WHEREAS, The governments and leaders of many nations have 
been slow to recognize and respond to the resurgence of 
anti-Semitism on their own soil, thus encouraging and emboldening 
proponents of anti-Jewish activities and undermining the spirit of 
pluralism that is essential to any democracy; and
	WHEREAS, Citizens of Texas, and indeed all Americans, have a 
profound interest in seeing hatred replaced by respect and 
totalitarianism replaced by democracy; the members of this chamber 
believe that an end to anti-Semitism would benefit all Texans and 
that every available legislative measure should be used to 
accomplish that goal; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend the Southwest and North Texas Regions of 
the Anti-Defamation League for their efforts to combat the spread 
of anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred, both domestically and 
internationally, while advancing the spirit of tolerance and 
respect that is fundamental to democratic life; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives also 
encourage all Texans to make a commitment to fighting 
anti-Semitism, defending democracy, and protecting civil rights 
throughout the world.

                                                                        Hochberg

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 770 was adopted by the House on March 
17, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House