[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 31 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 31

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas Yitzhak Rabin, a true hero of Israel, was born in Jerusalem on March 1, 
        1922;
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin served in the Israel Defense Forces for more than two 
        decades, and fought in three wars including service as Chief of Staff of 
        the Israel Defense Forces during the Six Day War of June 1967;
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin served the people of Israel with great distinction in a 
        number of government positions, including Ambassador to the United 
        States from 1968 to 1973, Minister of Defense from 1984 to 1988, and 
        twice as Prime Minister from 1974 to 1977 and from June 1992 until his 
        assassination;
Whereas under the leadership of Yitzhak Rabin, a framework for peace between 
        Israel and the Palestinians was established with the signing of the 
        Declaration of Principles on September 13, 1993, continued with the 
        conclusion of a peace treaty between Israel and Jordan on October 26, 
        1994, and continues today;
Whereas on December 10, 1994, Yitzhak Rabin was awarded the Nobel Prize for 
        Peace for his vision and accomplishments as a peacemaker;
Whereas shortly before his assassination, Yitzhak Rabin said, ``I have always 
        believed that the majority of the people want peace and are ready to 
        take a chance for peace. . . . Peace is not only in prayers . . . but it 
        is in the desire of the Jewish people.'';
Whereas Yitzhak Rabin's entire life was dedicated to the cause of peace and 
        security for Israel and its people; and
Whereas on November 4, 1995, Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin was assassinated in 
        Tel Aviv, Israel: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) condemns the heinous assassination of Prime Minister 
        Yitzhak Rabin in the strongest possible terms;
            (2) extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the 
        family of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and to all the people of 
        Israel in this moment of tragedy;
            (3) expresses its admiration for the historic contributions 
        made by Yitzhak Rabin over his long and distinguished career of 
        public service;
            (4) expresses its support for the government of Acting 
        Prime Minister Shimon Peres; and
            (5) reaffirms its commitment to the process of building a 
        just and lasting peace between Israel and its neighbors.
    Sec. 2. When the Senate completes its business today, it stand 
adjourned as a further mark of respect in honor of the late Yitzhak 
Rabin.
    Sec. 3. The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit an 
enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of the deceased.

            Passed the Senate November 6, 1995.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
104th CONGRESS

  1st Session

                            S. CON. RES. 31

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

             Honoring the life and legacy of Yitzhak Rabin.