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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Citizens of Houston are paying homage to the work of |
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an admired community leader with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the |
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opening of the Rabbi Samuel Karff Memorial Bridge on |
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February 8, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Located over Brays Bayou Greenway, the |
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634-linear-foot bridge will connect area neighborhoods, parks, and |
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green spaces; maintained by the Houston Parks Board, the $3 million |
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project will provide a safe route for pedestrians and cyclists; and |
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WHEREAS, The bridge is named in honor of the late Rabbi Samuel |
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Karff, who served as the senior rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel, |
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the oldest Jewish house of worship in Texas, from 1975 to 1999; |
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dedicated to fostering understanding and unity, he often worked |
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across communities and denominations to promote civil rights, |
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social justice, and equality; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his leadership and civic engagement, Rabbi |
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Samuel Karff helped to make his community a more equitable place for |
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all, and the dedication of this bridge in his honor will serve as a |
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lasting tribute to his inspiring legacy; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the opening of the Rabbi Samuel |
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Karff Memorial Bridge and commend all those involved for their |
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efforts in bringing this project to fruition. |