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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 761
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Congregation Shearith Israel, which is celebrating |
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more than 125 years of service to the Jewish community in Dallas |
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as it marks the 13th anniversary of Rabbi William Gershon's |
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arrival at the synagogue; and |
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WHEREAS, Congregation Shearith Israel traces its roots to |
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a group of 12 Jewish men who gathered in 1884 to establish a new |
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synagogue; through the years, it has grown to become a vibrant |
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center for learning and sharing, providing members with |
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opportunities for prayer, healing, and celebration; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the leading synagogues of Conservative |
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Judaism, Congregation Shearith Israel has worked to establish |
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the pillars of Jewish life, learning and community, through the |
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formation of a religious school and youth program and the |
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founding of the Ann and Nate Levine Academy, a Solomon Schechter |
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School; and |
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WHEREAS, For 13 years, Rabbi William Gershon has served the |
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congregation with vision, energy, and a passion for Judaism and |
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the Jewish people; through his extraordinary teaching, |
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inspirational sermons, and dedicated leadership, he has created |
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a renewed sense of vibrancy and commitment among the |
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congregation; and |
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WHEREAS, Congregation Shearith Israel is truly deserving |
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of recognition for its rich legacy of service to the Jewish |
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community of Dallas; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the members of Congregation Shearith |
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Israel and Rabbi William Gershon on their dedication to |
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developing and supporting the power of community and sense of |
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family that is the synagogue and extend to them best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the synagogue as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Shapiro |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 13, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |