Bill Text: GA HR437 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite Community); recognize
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1)
Status: (Passed) 2011-02-28 - House Read and Adopted [HR437 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR437-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 437
By:
Representatives Tinubu of the
60th,
Beasley-Teague of the
65th,
Taylor of the
55th,
Brooks of the
63rd,
Talton of the
145th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem (Hebrew Israelite
Community); and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the anointed spiritual leader of the African Hebrew Israelites of Jerusalem, Ben
Ammi Ben-Israel, who was inspired by the vision to return to the Promised Land,
led members of the Hebrew Israelite Community to Israel in 1969 from the United
States via Liberia; and
WHEREAS,
the Hebrew Israelite Community is a communal settlement in Dimona, Israel, known
for its healthy holistic lifestyle; all members are practicing vegans, and adult
members exercise at least three times a week; and
WHEREAS,
in the nearly 40 years since the settlement was established, the Community has
moved from being unknown to become Guardians of Peace, one of the largest urban
kibbutzim in Israel; and
WHEREAS,
with about 2,000 members in Dimona, the Hebrew Israelite Community also has
families in Arad, Mitzpe Ramon, and the Tiberias area; and
WHEREAS,
the Hebrew Israelites are led by a council of 12 princes which is headed by Ben
Ammi Ben-Israel who oversees the spiritual development of the kibbutz, while the
daily affairs of the Community are guided by another 12 ministers called the
Community Management Council; and
WHEREAS,
Community spokespersons of the Hebrew Israelites are effective contributors to
Israel's national public relations effort, speaking to audiences on behalf of
the State of Israel; and
WHEREAS,
the Community operates a vegan eatery in Tel Aviv, serves in the military, and
has musicians who perform across Israel and around the world; and
WHEREAS,
the Community has attracted visitors from around the world because of its
healthy lifestyle and organic agriculture that has resulted in no illnesses like
cancer, AIDS, or even high blood pressure; and
WHEREAS,
their students have represented Israel in international academic competitions,
and their athletes have represented the nation in Europe in track and field and
national softball events; and
WHEREAS,
in February, 2005, the Community and the Southern Christian Leadership
Conference established by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., opened the Dr. Martin
Luther King/SCLC-Ben Ammi Institute for a New Humanity in Dimona to teach
conflict resolution, holistic nonviolence, and reconciliation to all humanity;
and
WHEREAS,
the culture and tradition of the Hebrew Israelite Community is a rich one, and
the Community's numerous contributions are worthy of recognition.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize the Hebrew Israelite Community for its service to the nation
of Israel and commend their 40 years of history.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Hebrew
Israelite Community.
