SENATE RESOLUTION No. 21

 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

 

INTRODUCED FEBRUARY 26, 1996

 

 

By Senators SINGER and SINAGRA

 

 

A Senate Resolution commemorating the 3,000th anniversary of the City of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation.

 

Whereas, In 1996, the City of Jerusalem will celebrate its Trimillennium, marking the 3,000th anniversary since King David     made Jerusalem the eternal capital of the Jewish nation; and

Whereas, For the past 3,000 years, the City of Jerusalem has been a site of pilgrimage and a source of inspiration to artists and visionaries, calling forth religious longing and artistic creativity in all ages and in all continents around the globe; and

Whereas, The Trimillennium will offer an opportunity to support the efforts of the City of Jerusalem to preserve and protect its unique historic and religious character while developing it as a modern city for the benefit of all its residents and its many visitors; and

Whereas, The Trimillennium will offer an opportunity to give expression to the firm commitment of the City of Jerusalem to keep the city a place where all people are welcome to freely practice their faiths and visit the shrines holy to their religions; and

Whereas, The people of the State of New Jersey wish to share in this Trimillennium celebration and give their support to the people and the City of Jerusalem; now, therefore,

 

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

 

    1. This House commemorates the 3,000th anniversary of the City of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation and joins with the people of Jerusalem in celebrating the city's Trimillennium.

 

    2. A duly authenticated copy of this resolution, signed by the President of the Senate and attested by the Secretary thereof, shall be transmitted to the Mayor of the City of Jerusalem.

 

 

STATEMENT

 

    This resolution commemorates the 3,000th anniversary of the City of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation and joins with the people of Jerusalem in celebrating the city's Trimillennium.

 

 

                             

Commemorates the 3,000th anniversary of the City of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation.