UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 04/26/18 13 REG. SESS. 13 RS BR 1665

A RESOLUTION declaring strong support for all people of the State of Israel to live in freedom and peace, secure from terror, and as a blessing to all nations. WHEREAS, since the founding of the modern State of Israel just over 60 years ago on May 14, 1948, in fulfillment of the Jewish and Christian Scriptures for the restoration to the Jewish people of a homeland in the territory of Israel, the United States of America immediately established full diplomatic relations in recognition of the State of Israel and has continually maintained a relationship of honor and respect based upon mutual values of democratic freedom and desire for peace among all people of all nations; and WHEREAS, respect for the sovereignty of the State of Israel and the dignity of its people is a crucial aspect to the prospect of peace for the people of the Middle East and citizens of the world; and WHEREAS, the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky acknowledge and affirm the gifts and graces of the Jewish people who have been vital citizens of great benefit to our nation and our state; and WHEREAS, the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky recognize our historical roots as a Commonwealth in that Jewish merchants employed Daniel Boone to venture through the Cumberland Gap and explore the land that is now Kentucky; NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the

Commonwealth of Kentucky:

 Section 1. The members of the House of Representatives of the General Assembly proclaim their steadfast support, unwavering commitment, and endorsement of the actions of the United States House of Representatives declaring our strong support for all people of the State of Israel to live in freedom and peace, secure from terror, and as a blessing to all nations.

Page 1 of 1 BR166500.100 - 1665 - 4911 Jacketed