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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 83
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston on the |
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occasion of its 75th anniversary; and |
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WHEREAS, The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston was |
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founded in 1936 as the Jewish Community Council to support Jewish |
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causes and to further social services and philanthropic works |
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locally, nationally, and around the world; its mission is to |
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preserve and enrich Jewish communal life through innovative and |
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visionary leadership that is responsive and responsible to |
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Jewish communities everywhere; and |
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WHEREAS, The federation has for 75 years worked to give |
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voice to the Jewish community and to ensure that the basic |
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necessities of life are provided for its most vulnerable members, |
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including those who are poor, elderly, or disabled; and |
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WHEREAS, Jewish tradition calls on each individual to |
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contribute to the well-being of the less fortunate, and the |
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federation has diligently worked to help the members of the |
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Houston Jewish community fulfill this charge; along with its |
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partners, it provides numerous volunteer opportunities for |
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people of all ages; and |
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WHEREAS, This exemplary organization honors another |
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central tenet of Jewish tradition by engaging young people and |
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inspiring their connection to the community so that teachings may |
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be passed from one generation to the next; it is truly deserving |
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of recognition for its many contributions to the Houston |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Jewish Federation of Greater |
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Houston on its legacy of philanthropy and support and extend to |
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its members best wishes for a memorable 75th anniversary; and, be |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the federation as an expression of high regard from the Texas |
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Senate. |
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Williams, Shapiro, |
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Whitmire |
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Birdwell |
Gallegos |
Patrick |
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Duncan |
Huffman |
Van de Putte |
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Dewhurst, President of the Senate |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on January 25, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |