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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The State of Texas and the State of Israel share a |
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deep and enduring friendship rooted in mutual values, economic |
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ties, and a commitment to democracy and security; and |
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WHEREAS, Since the establishment of diplomatic relations |
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between the United States and Israel in 1949, the bond between the |
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two nations has grown stronger, and Texas has played a significant |
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role in fostering economic, cultural, and strategic partnerships |
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with Israel; and |
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WHEREAS, Israel is a leader in technological innovation, |
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cybersecurity, energy, agriculture, and water conservation, which |
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are all areas that align closely with Texas' economic strengths; |
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those shared interests help to foster collaborative opportunities |
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for businesses, universities, and research institutions in both |
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regions; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas and Israel maintain a robust trade |
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relationship, and Texas ranks among the top U.S. states for exports |
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to Israel, contributing billions of dollars annually to the |
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economies of both regions through trade in the technology, medical |
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equipment, and defense industries; and |
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WHEREAS, Texas and Israel have benefited immeasurably |
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through their decades-long alliance, and the regions have |
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demonstrated a steadfast commitment to promoting stability and |
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prosperity; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 89th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby reaffirm the enduring bond between Texas and Israel and |
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express its continued support for expanding economic, educational, |
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and cultural ties between the two regions; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate |
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hereby: |
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(a) express continuing support for the bilateral trade |
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agreement between the United States and Israel; and |
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(b) express support for a Texas Trade and Investment Office |
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in Jerusalem, Israel, the eternal, undivided capital of the State |
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of Israel, to be the center of trade and investment activities for |
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Israel and countries that are a part of the Abraham Accords or have |
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a signed peace treaty with Israel; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas House of Representatives and Senate |
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hereby recognize Israel for its contributions to global security, |
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technological advancements, and humanitarian efforts, and reaffirm |
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their commitment to deepening cooperation in areas of shared |
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interest; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Texas Secretary of State forward official |
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copies of this resolution to the Governor of Texas, to the President |
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of the United States, to the Israeli Ambassador to the United |
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States, and to the Consul General of Israel to Texas as an |
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expression of the sentiments of the Texas House of Representatives |
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and Senate. |