SENATE RESOLUTION No. 11

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

INTRODUCED JANUARY 29, 1996

By Senator BENNETT

A Senate Resolution urging support for the 1996 American/Israel Conference of Central New Jersey.

Whereas, Preparations are underway for the 1996 American/Israel Conference which will be held on Sunday, June 2, 1996 at Manalapan High School, Manalapan Township, New Jersey; and

Whereas, The event is being sponsored by the Manalapan Temple Beth Shalom and co-sponsored by the Governor's New Jersey-Israel Commission, the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, the Jewish Federation of Greater Monmouth County, the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel and many churches, synagogues, community groups and veterans organizations; and

Whereas, The purpose of the conference is to: honor Israel as a democracy in the Middle East; inform the American public of Israel's accomplishments in the areas of economic growth and cultural development; disseminate information, advice and guidance relative to opportunities in Israel for personal involvement; actively promote tourism to Israel as a means of identifying with the people of Israel; and encourage Israelis and Arabs in human relationships and promote the peace process; and

Whereas, The conference will offer workshops covering all aspects of Israeli culture and civilization, programs and speakers from many vocations, including the religious, business, legal, historical and educational communities; and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that this House actively supports the conference and each of its aims; now, therefore,

    Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of New Jersey:

    1. This House urges all residents of this State to support the 1996 American/Israel Conference of Central New Jersey.

    2. Duly authenticated copies of this resolution, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary thereof, shall be transmitted to the founders of the conference, Temple Beth Shalom and the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders.

STATEMENT

    This Senate Resolution urges all residents of the State to support the 1996 American/Israel Conference of Central New Jersey. The conference will be held on Sunday, June 2, 1996, at Manalapan High School, Manalapan Township, New Jersey.

Urges support for 1996 American/Israel Conference of Central New Jersey.