SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 518

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Chabad Lubavitch of San Antonio on the occasion of its 
20th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Founded by Rabbi Chaim Block to inspire a sense of 
belonging among Jewish residents, the center offers a variety of 
services to its congregation, including a summer day camp for 
children, individual counseling, and Shabbat dinners where 
people can assemble, socialize, and discuss Judaism; and
	WHEREAS, The center also has a preschool and has offered 
courses in Kabbalah and studies of the Torah at local businesses; 
in 1998, Rabbi Block began the annual Chanukah on the River 
celebration, which features barges gliding down the San Antonio 
River carrying menorahs; and
	WHEREAS, The Lubavitcher movement, which is a branch of 
Hasidic Judaism, began in 18th century Russia; Rabbi Menachem 
Mendel Schneerson revived the organization after the Holocaust, 
and today there are more than 250 Chabad Lubavitch centers in 42 
states; and
	WHEREAS, A dinner and concert, "L'Chaim to Life," featuring 
international singer Dudu Fisher, marked the anniversary at the 
Empire Theater on March 27, 2005; Dudu Fisher has performed with 
the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the London Symphony 
Orchestra; and
	WHEREAS, Chabad Lubavitch has promoted religious and 
cultural traditions in the Jewish community and has introduced 
and informed the wider community about Jewish traditions and 
customs; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Chabad Lubavitch 
center of San Antonio for its 20 years of service to the community;
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 31, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate