[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E498]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF ISRAELI INDEPENDENCE AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE 
             ISRAELI-AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN WASHINGTON STATE

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                            HON. RICK LARSEN

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. LARSEN of Washington. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the 70th 
anniversary of the independence of the state of Israel, which falls on 
April 19 this year.
  Israel is an important friend and ally of the United States.
  The United States and Israel share a unique bond based on democratic 
principles, common values and mutual strategic interests.
  In Washington state, the Puget Sound region is home to the fastest 
growing Jewish community of any metropolitan area in the United States, 
including almost 10,000 Israelis.
  On April 22, people from across Washington state will gather for a 
Yom Ha'atzmaut festival, celebrating 70 years of Israeli Independence.
  I would like to recognize the Israeli-American community for its 
contributions to Washington state and honor the hope of the Jewish 
people.

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