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III
116TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 143
Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage and the contributions of
the Israeli-American community to the United States.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 4, 2019
Mr. CRAMER (for himself, Mr. RUBIO, and Mr. CRUZ) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Israeli-American culture and heritage and the
contributions of the Israeli-American community to the
United States.
Whereas Israeli-Americans are a vibrant immigrant commu-
nity contributing to the diversity of the United States;
Whereas Israeli-Americans, including those on college cam-
puses in the United States, have been subject to forms
of discrimination and desire to connect with their culture
and celebrate their heritage free from bigotry and bias;
Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, and
Israeli-Americans contribute invaluable skills that pro-
mote the economy and protect the national security of the
United States;
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Whereas the contributions of Israeli-Americans in the fields
of astrophysics, mathematics, chemistry, aerospace engi-
neering, biotech, agriculture, and Internet technologies
have been invaluable to the United States;
Whereas Israeli-Americans have helped to form a strong bond
between the people of the United States and the people
of Israel, reinforcing the shared values and interests be-
tween the two countries; and
Whereas countless Israeli-Americans have enriched the soci-
ety of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate—
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(1) affirms that the Israeli-American commu-
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nity has contributed immensely to the society and
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culture of the United States; and
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(2) condemns all forms of discrimination that
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aim to marginalize or disenfranchise members of the
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Israeli-American community.
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