Sponsored by:
Assemblyman LOUIS D. GREENWALD
District 6 (Burlington and Camden)
Assemblyman JON M. BRAMNICK
District 21 (Morris, Somerset and Union)
Assemblywoman PAMELA R. LAMPITT
District 6 (Burlington and Camden)
Assemblyman JAY WEBBER
District 26 (Essex, Morris and Passaic)
Assemblywoman VALERIE VAINIERI HUTTLE
District 37 (Bergen)
Assemblyman PATRICK J. DIEGNAN, JR.
District 18 (Middlesex)
Assemblywoman GABRIELA M. MOSQUERA
District 4 (Camden and Gloucester)
Assemblyman JOHN S. WISNIEWSKI
District 19 (Middlesex)
Co-Sponsored by:
Assemblymen Singleton, Caputo, Assemblywomen Jasey, Handlin, Casagrande, Assemblyman McKeon, Assemblywomen N.Munoz, Simon, Schepisi, Assemblymen Cryan, Johnson, Eustace, Assemblywoman Wagner, Assemblyman S.Kean and Assemblywoman Caride
SYNOPSIS
Congratulates Israel for 65th anniversary of independence.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
A Joint Resolution congratulating the State of Israel on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its independence.
Whereas, April 15, 2013, the 5th day of Iyar, 5773, of the Hebrew calendar, marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel in the ancestral home of the Jewish people; and
Whereas, On November 29, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly voted to partition the British Mandate of Palestine and, through that vote, to create the State of Israel; and
Whereas, Israel was officially declared an independent nation on May 14, 1948, the 5th day of Iyar, 5708, of the Hebrew calendar, in fulfillment of the eternal desire of the Jewish people to return to the to the Holy City of Jerusalem and the land of the historic Kingdom of Israel, established three thousand years ago; and
Whereas, Despite hostility and conflicts, the people of Israel have built a strong nation and forged a dynamic society, creating a unique and vital economic, political, cultural, and intellectual life for its citizens, despite the heavy cost of six wars, terrorism, international ostracism, and economic boycotts; and
Whereas, In its 65 years of statehood, Israel has established a modern parliamentary democracy, becoming the most successful democracy in the Middle East, and provided its citizens with the highest standards of living and human equality in a region otherwise beset with poverty and human rights abuses; and
Whereas, Israel continues to strive for peace and security for the nation, its neighbors, and throughout the world in order to fulfill the prophecy of becoming a light unto the nations; and
Whereas, The New Jersey-Israel relationship has strengthened in the area of economic, technological, and people-to-people exchanges to the benefit of each entity; and
Whereas, Given the close political, economic, and cultural ties between the State of Israel and the United States of America as well as the State of Israel and the State of New Jersey, the Governor and the Legislature find it fitting and proper to recognize the State of Israel on the 65th anniversary of the nation’s founding; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. The Governor and Legislature extend the warmest congratulations to the State of Israel and its citizens on the 65th anniversary of its founding, as well as best wishes to the nation for a peaceful, prosperous, and successful future.
2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to Israel’s Ambassador to the United States and Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations.
3. This joint resolution shall take effect immediately.
STATEMENT
This resolution congratulates the State of Israel on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its independence and reaffirms the bonds of friendship and cooperation between New Jersey and Israel. April 15, 2013, marks the 65th anniversary of the founding of the modern State of Israel. On November 28, 1947, the United Nations General Assembly voted to partition Palestine and create the State of Israel, which was officially declared an independent nation on May 14, 1948. Despite conflicts, the people of Israel have built a strong nation, creating a unique and vital economic, political, cultural, and intellectual life for its citizens.
In the 65 years of statehood, Israel has established a parliamentary democracy and provided its citizens with the highest standards of living and human equality in a region. As Israel continues to strive for peace and security for the nation, its neighbors, and throughout the world, the New Jersey-Israel relationship has strengthened in the area of economic, technological, and people-to-people exchanges to the benefit of each entity. Given the close ties between the State of Israel, the State of New Jersey, and the United States of America, the Governor and the Legislature find it fitting and proper to recognize the State of Israel on the 65th anniversary of its founding.