ASSEMBLY STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY JOINT RESOLUTION No. 63

with committee amendments

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED:  APRIL 5, 2018

      The Assembly State and Local Government Committee reports favorably and with committee amendments Assembly Joint Resolution No. 63.

      April 20, 2018 marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the State of Israel and the Governor and the Legislature recognize the historic significance of the 70th anniversary.  The Governor and the Legislature of the State of New Jersey commend the people of Israel for their remarkable achievements in building a new state and a pluralistic democratic society in the Middle East and reaffirm the bonds of friendship and cooperation which have existed between New Jersey and Israel for seven decades.  The State of New Jersey recommits to working with Israel in its quest for peace with its neighbors and the countries in the region.

COMMITTEE AMENDMENTS

      The committee amended the resolution to make it identical to Senate Joint Resolution No. 56.