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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Texas Hillel is holding its 11th annual Israel Block |
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Party at The University of Texas at Austin on March 11, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, The Block Party offers students, faculty, and other |
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members of the community an opportunity to learn about the unique |
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relationship between Texas and Israel while spending an enjoyable |
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day outdoors on the South Mall of the UT campus; the event features |
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eight themed tents presenting different aspects of the country's |
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culture, society, and contributions; and |
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WHEREAS, Highlighting the green movement in Israel, the |
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geography and environment tent will provide information about |
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cutting-edge irrigation techniques and other innovations; other |
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tents will house such exhibits as a display of vintage movie posters |
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and trailers, demonstrations of Israeli technology, and an |
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exploration of the strong alliance between the United States and |
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Israel; and |
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WHEREAS, For more than a decade the annual Israel Block Party |
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has delighted thousands of Austinites of all ages, and this year's |
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event promises to be a memorable and informative celebration; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 11, 2009, as Israel Block Party |
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Day and extend to Texas Hillel and all sponsors and participants |
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best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Texas Hillel as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |