SR30

Sponsored by:

Senator ROBERT W. SINGER

District 30 (Monmouth and Ocean)

Senator JAMES BEACH

District 6 (Burlington and Camden)

SYNOPSIS

Recognizes strong relationship between New Jersey and Israel; recognizes contributions of Israeli-American community.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT

Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.

A Senate Resolution recognizing the strong relationship between New Jersey and Israel, and recognizing the contributions of the Israeli-American community to New Jersey and America.

Whereas, The State of Israel is a sovereign country and Israeli-Americans have enriched the quality of life of New Jerseyans as well as Americans in general; and

Whereas, The special relationship between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared national security interests and shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law; and

Whereas, The strong bond between the State of New Jersey and Israel is represented by cultural, economic, academic, and research and development exchanges that contribute materially to all New Jerseyans; and

Whereas, The bond between New Jersey and Israel was recognized in 1989 with the creation of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, whose mission it is to further and foster economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties with Israel; and

Whereas, New Jersey is a leading destination for Israeli companies seeking to establish operations in the United States, leading to local investment in manufacturing facilities that create jobs for New Jerseyans, and helping to drive the technological advancement of our State in sectors such as agriculture, water science, health science, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and technology research and development; and

Whereas, New Jersey-Israel trade and joint investments result in billions of dollars in exports to Israel; and

Whereas, The United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli-Americans contribute invaluable innovations and skills that enhance our quality of life and promote the economic prosperity of our State and country; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:

1. This House expresses its commitment to and appreciation for the strong and vibrant New Jersey-Israel relationship, and expresses its gratitude to the Israeli-American community for all that it continues to contribute to New Jersey and America.

2. Copies of this resolution, as filed with the Secretary of State, shall be transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to Israel’s ambassador to the United States and its ambassador to the United Nations.

STATEMENT

The State of Israel is a sovereign country and Israeli-Americans have enriched the quality of life of New Jerseyans as well as Americans in general.

The special relationship between the United States and Israel is rooted in shared national security interests and shared values of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. The strong bond between the State of New Jersey and Israel is represented by cultural, economic, academic, and research and development exchanges that contribute materially to all New Jerseyans. This special bond was recognized in 1989 with the creation of the New Jersey-Israel Commission, whose mission it is to further and foster economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties with Israel.

New Jersey is a leading destination for Israeli companies seeking to establish operations in the United States, leading to local investment in manufacturing facilities that create jobs for New Jerseyans and helping to drive the technological advancement of our State.

The United States is a nation of immigrants, and Israeli-Americans contribute invaluable innovations and skills that enhance our quality of life and promote the economic prosperity of our State and country.