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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Janis and David Goldstein are the 2007 recipients of |
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the Max H. Nathan Award presented by the Houston Chapter of the |
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American Jewish Committee (AJC); and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious accolade was named in honor of the |
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founder and first president of the Houston Chapter of AJC and the |
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Jewish Community Council; the prize is awarded annually, and pays |
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tribute to those individuals who have labored in the service of |
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their fellow man and exemplified the finest traditions of their |
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heritage through their outstanding endeavors; and |
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WHEREAS, Active civic leaders, the Goldsteins have given |
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generously of their time and talents to the Holocaust Museum |
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Houston, Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, Jewish Community |
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Center, and AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc., all of which Mrs. |
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Goldstein has served as a board member; in addition, Mrs. Goldstein |
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has served on the board of Girl Scouts and the American Israel |
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Public Affairs Committee, and Mr. Goldstein has been a member of |
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Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston, as well as the |
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Anti-Defamation League and the American Jewish Committee; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein set a sterling example of |
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leadership and service to which all may aspire, and their efforts in |
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behalf of their community are making a positive difference in the |
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lives of many; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Janis and David Goldstein on being |
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named the 2007 Max H. Nathan Award recipients by the Houston Chapter |
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of the American Jewish Committee and commend them for their |
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invaluable service to others; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein as an expression of high regard |
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by the Texas House of Representatives. |