HR 4709

HOUSE   RESOLUTION    NO.   2026-4709, by Representatives Burnett, Ley, Walsh,
 Schmick, Abell, Dye, Pollet, Ybarra, Connors, Griffey, Barnard, Steele, and Stuebe
1     WHEREAS, The people of Washington State share a rich cultural
2 history and a strong bond with our global neighbors in the State of
3 Israel and the more than 75,000 Israeli Americans living and working
4 in Washington State; and
5     WHEREAS, the Government of the State of Israel demonstrated its
6 commitment to enhancing its relationship with the people of
7 Washington State by establishing a Consulate General of Israel to the
8 Pacific Northwest, based in San Francisco, to strengthen bilateral
9 ties with Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and
10 Washington; and
11     WHEREAS, The Consulate General of Israel provides consular
12 services to Israeli Americans and visitors to the Pacific Northwest
13 and works to foster fruitful cultural exchanges and promote mutual
14 economic development opportunities and innovation, particularly in
15 areas of technology, climate action, agriculture, biotechnology, and
16 cybersecurity; and
17     WHEREAS, Ambassador Marco Sermoneta has served as Consul General
18 of Israel to the Pacific Northwest since 2022, and has visited
19 Washington State in his official capacity on six occasions, meeting
20 with political leaders, business leaders, members of the Jewish
21 community, and Israeli Americans residing in Washington State; and
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1     WHEREAS, The continuous involvement between the people of
2 Washington State and the State of Israel promotes shared values and
3 intercultural connections that benefit the residents of both;
4     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives
5 express appreciation for the work of the Consul General of Israel to
6 the Pacific Northwest, which mutually benefits the people of
7 Washington State and the State of Israel.
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