[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 66 (Tuesday, April 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E516]
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                    HONORING ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 24, 2018

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the following 
Proclamation in honor of Israel Independence Day:
  Whereas, the State of Israel has flourished to become the preeminent 
democracy in the Middle East and today celebrates 70 years of 
independence; and
  Whereas, Israel has been a dedicated partner to the United States, 
working with our Nation and other allies to build peace collaboratively 
and work toward common interests and goals including the safety, 
security and freedom of all people around the world; and
  Whereas, Our Nation must continue to protect, strengthen and promote 
our close friend and ally Israel as we strive to achieve greater 
stability in the Middle East and around the world; and
  Whereas, At 70, despite tremendous challenges, Israel demonstrates 
continually that principle and motivation are transforming forces 
allowing Israel to thrive; Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved, that the Honorable Leonard Lance, the Honorable Peter 
Roskam, the Honorable Doug Lamborn and the Honorable Lee Zeldin, 
Members of the House of Representatives and co-chairmen of the House 
Republican Israel Caucus, join Israel in celebration of its 
Independence Day.

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