The United States Senate today adopted a resolution greeting Israel on its tenth anniversary and directing the Secretary of State to transmit the Congressional resolution of congratulations to the President of Israel. The resolution was jointly sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Lyndon Johnson and Senate Minority Leader William F. Knowland.
The resolution took note of Israel’s defense of its independence, economic development and admission of 900,000 immigrants. The resolution also stated that Israel has developed democratic institutions and played a “constructive role in the family of nations.” Numerous Senators joined in the sentiments expressed in the resolution, making short speeches or extending their remarks in the Congressional Record.
The House today also adopted a resolution sponsored by House Majority Leader John W. McCormack and House Minority Leader Joseph Martin congratulating Israel on its tenth anniversary. The resolution expressed the wishes of the House for continued progress and success of Israel.
The McCormack resolution said “the new state has become a responsible and respected state of the family of nations, thus advancing the cause of freedom and democracy. ” The Martin resolution was similar in tone. Chairman Emanuel Celler of the House Judiciary Committee led a special order of business in which individual members arose and paid tribute to Israel. He stressed the need for American-Israel friendship and pointed out the mutual interests of both countries.
The opening prayers in both the Senate and House today were delivered by rabbis in connection with the Congressional observance of the Israeli anniversary. In the Senate, the prayer was delivered by Rabbi Philip S. Bernstein of Rochester, N. Y. The House of Representatives was the scene of a similar prayer by Dr. Israel Goldstein of New York.
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