[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 120 (Monday, July 17, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF CONSUL GENERAL DR. ANDY DAVID

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                          HON. TOM McCLINTOCK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 17, 2017

  Mr. McCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the efforts of Dr. 
Andy David, Israel's Consul General to the Pacific Northwest, who has 
worked tirelessly to deepen the ties between our two nations, as he 
completes his tour of duty at the Consulate General of Israel in San 
Francisco.
  Dr. Andy David began his appointment as Consul General in August 
2012. He has focused his work on relationship building with essential 
organizations such as the American Jewish Committee and promoting the 
special relationship between Israel and the U.S.
  Throughout his career in public service, Dr. David has focused his 
work to advance U.S.-Israeli relations in the areas of economic 
development, business ties and trade opportunities.
  Dr. David helped launch a cultural exchange with Israeli artists and 
the City of San Francisco, developing a strong exchange program with 
San Francisco-based artists and their Israeli counterparts.
  Under Andy's guidance, the University of California system signed a 
new cooperation agreement with Israel designed to foster technological 
innovation, research, and development. This collaboration is aimed at 
helping American and Israeli companies increase competitiveness and 
improve the commercial success of both countries in global markets.
  In 2014, after a series of anti-Israel rallies cropped up throughout 
San Francisco, Dr. David and fellow pro-Israel supporters organized a 
rally to show solidarity for continued U.S. support of Israel and 
increase morale for Israeli soldiers fighting against terrorist groups 
in Gaza.
  Today, a strong U.S.-Israeli relationship is more important than 
ever. Without the selfless dedication of public servants like Dr. 
David, the peace and security of both nations would suffer.
  The United States knows no greater friend than Israel, and Dr. David 
has done an extraordinary job of fostering an understanding among 
Americans of the importance of Israel to the security of the United 
States. I hope the accomplishments made by Dr. David will inspire a 
future generation of public servants to deepen the ties between our 
countries.
  Mr. Speaker, the partnership between the United States and Israel 
will continue to reap Dr. Andy David's contributions for years to come, 
and I rise to express my profound gratitude for his tremendous service.

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