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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 358
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Rabbi Steven Folberg for 30 years of outstanding |
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service to Congregation Beth Israel in Austin; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Philadelphia, Steven Folberg received |
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his rabbinic ordination in 1985 at Hebrew Union College-Jewish |
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Institute of Religion in New York City; he was awarded an |
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honorary doctor of divinity degree in recognition of the 25th |
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anniversary of his ordination; and |
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WHEREAS, Rabbi Folberg became the senior rabbi at |
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Congregation Beth Israel in 1991, and for 30 years, he has |
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remained committed to the temple's goal of serving as a warm, |
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welcoming, intellectually stimulating, nonjudgmental, and |
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spiritual community; he is truly devoted to enriching the lives |
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of congregants, and he actively works to promote peace and |
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justice in the community and around the world; and |
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WHEREAS, Rabbi Folberg finds great joy in teaching |
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students of all ages; he is a proud founding member of the |
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Interfaith Environmental Network of Austin, which brings |
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together individuals who view environmental stewardship as an |
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essential part of their faith commitment; he has served in |
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leadership roles for the National Board of the Central Conference |
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of American Rabbis, and he is a coauthor of Bright Lights in Dark |
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Times, a textbook on Jewish history for middle school and high |
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school students; and |
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WHEREAS, A widely admired civic leader, Rabbi Folberg has |
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been recognized on numerous occasions for his effective service |
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to his congregation and the greater community; former Austin |
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Mayor Bruce Todd declared June 10, 1995, as Rabbi Steven Folberg |
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Day, and in 2004, he was named an Honorary Texan by former |
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governor Rick Perry; he is a trusted teacher, mentor, and |
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minister, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for |
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his many contributions to the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Rabbi Steven Folberg for 30 years of |
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exceptional spiritual leadership as senior rabbi of Congregation |
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Beth Israel and extend to him best wishes in all his endeavors; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Eckhardt |
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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 May 5, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |