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LA SR112

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Valarie Hodges

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Declares May 14, 2025, as "International Declaration Day" in Louisiana to commemorate the 77th anniversary of Israel's Declaration of Independence, encouraging citizens to observe the occasion at 6:11 p.m.

  • Commends Governor Yossi Dagan of the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council in Israel for his efforts to strengthen Judea and Samaria (the West Bank)

  • References biblical scripture as the basis for Israel's historical claim to the land, citing Genesis 12:3 and Isaiah 66:8

  • Notes Louisiana's connection to the region through towns sharing names with biblical cities in Judea and Samaria, including Bethel, Hebron, and Shiloh

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted to Governor Yossi Dagan in Israel

Legislative Description

To commend Governor Yossi Dagan, governor of the Shomron (Samaria) Regional Council in Israel, and to declare and observe May 14, 2025, as International Declaration Day in Louisiana to commemorate the anniversary of Israel's Declaration of Independence.

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Last Action

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 5/22/2025.

5/27/2025

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