House
Resolution
3
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Introduced
HOUSE
RESOLUTION
NO.
3
BY
HARRIS
,
SEXTON
,
A.
MEYER
,
FISHER
,
HORA
,
BLOOMINGDALE
,
MOHR
,
MOMMSEN
,
MOORE
,
INGELS
,
LATHAM
,
WHEELER
,
HOLT
,
LUNDGREN
,
STONE
,
BRADLEY
,
LOHSE
,
GEHLBACH
,
GOLDING
,
KNIFF
MCCULLA
,
SMITH
,
WILLS
,
WILZ
,
BOSSMAN
,
GEARHART
,
KAUFMANN
,
LAWLER
,
BODEN
,
WELDON
,
WOOD
,
SORENSEN
,
DUNWELL
,
JONES
,
SITZMANN
,
BERGAN
,
JENEARY
,
COLLINS
,
THOMSON
,
WILLIAMS
,
BLOM
,
GRABER
,
WULF
,
MEGGERS
,
VONDRAN
,
FETT
,
WENGRYN
,
GERHOLD
,
BARKER
,
HAYES
,
BEHN
,
HENDERSON
,
DETERMANN
,
SIEGRIST
,
GRASSLEY
,
RINKER
,
NORDMAN
,
GUSTOFF
,
SIECK
,
WINDSCHITL
,
C.
JOHNSON
,
HERMANSON
,
ANDREWS
,
CISNEROS
,
and
YOUNG
A
Resolution
affirming
Iowa’s
support
for
the
State
of
1
Israel.
2
WHEREAS,
Iowa
and
the
State
of
Israel
have
enjoyed
a
3
longstanding
and
robust
partnership
rooted
in
shared
4
democratic
values,
a
dedication
to
freedom,
dignity,
5
and
justice,
and
mutual
respect
for
the
rule
of
6
law;
and
7
WHEREAS,
Iowa
and
the
State
of
Israel
share
a
deep
8
cultural
and
religious
connection,
as
Iowa
is
home
to
9
vibrant
Jewish
communities
whose
ties
to
Israel
are
10
integral
to
their
heritage;
and
11
WHEREAS,
Iowa’s
communities
have
cultivated
a
12
longstanding
and
meaningful
partnership
with
the
13
Western
Galilee
region
of
Israel
through
cultural,
14
educational,
and
humanitarian
initiatives
and
recognize
15
the
profound
impact
the
recent
conflict
with
terrorist
16
organizations
has
had
on
the
Western
Galilee
region,
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its
residents,
and
Israeli
society;
and
1
WHEREAS,
Iowa
stands
in
solidarity
with
the
victims
2
and
families
in
Israel
affected
by
the
horrific
attack
3
on
October
7,
2023,
by
Hamas,
a
radical
terrorist
4
organization,
and
fervently
hopes
for
the
safe
return
5
of
all
remaining
hostages
taken
on
that
day;
and
6
WHEREAS,
the
economic
partnership
between
Iowa
and
7
the
State
of
Israel
has
flourished
over
the
years,
8
fostering
collaboration
in
areas
such
as
agriculture,
9
insurance,
technology,
and
education;
and
10
WHEREAS,
Iowa’s
agricultural
heritage
aligns
with
11
the
State
of
Israel’s
innovative
advancements
in
water
12
conservation,
irrigation,
and
food
production,
creating
13
opportunities
for
mutual
growth
and
innovation;
and
14
WHEREAS,
the
State
of
Israel
is
a
vital
ally
of
the
15
United
States
in
the
Middle
East,
playing
a
key
role
16
in
promoting
stability,
democracy,
and
peace
in
the
17
region;
and
18
WHEREAS,
Iowa
remains
committed
to
supporting
the
19
State
of
Israel’s
sovereignty
and
absolute
right
to
20
exist
and
defend
itself
against
terrorism
and
threats
21
to
its
people;
and
22
WHEREAS,
the
people
of
Iowa
stand
in
solidarity
with
23
the
Jewish
community
in
Iowa
and
across
the
world,
24
denouncing
all
forms
of
antisemitism;
and
25
WHEREAS,
Iowa
values
its
enduring
friendship
with
26
the
State
of
Israel
and
acknowledges
the
importance
of
27
continuing
to
strengthen
this
relationship
for
future
28
generations;
NOW
THEREFORE,
29
BE
IT
RESOLVED
BY
THE
HOUSE
OF
REPRESENTATIVES,
That
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the
House
of
Representatives
reaffirms
its
unwavering
1
support
for
the
State
of
Israel
and
its
people;
and
2
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED,
That
the
House
of
3
Representatives
celebrates
its
shared
values
and
mutual
4
interests
with
the
State
of
Israel,
emphasizing
the
5
importance
of
continued
collaboration
in
economic,
6
cultural,
and
technological
endeavors;
and
7
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED,
That
the
House
of
8
Representatives
encourages
Iowa’s
residents
to
engage
9
in
educational
and
cultural
exchanges
that
deepen
10
understanding
and
appreciation
of
the
partnership
11
between
Iowa
and
the
State
of
Israel;
and
12
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED,
That
the
House
of
13
Representatives
condemns
any
form
of
antisemitism,
14
terrorism,
or
violence
that
seeks
to
undermine
the
15
State
of
Israel’s
security
or
the
well-being
of
the
16
Jewish
community
in
Iowa
and
Israel;
and
17
BE
IT
FURTHER
RESOLVED,
That
the
House
of
18
Representatives
supports
the
State
of
Israel’s
19
sovereignty
and
right
to
pursue,
without
interference
20
or
condemnation,
the
elimination
of
any
terrorist
group
21
until
all
such
groups
are
permanently
neutralized
and
22
Israelis
can
live
in
peace.
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