PRINTER'S NO. 920
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
138
Session of
2017
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, DINNIMAN, LEACH AND COSTA, JUNE 6, 2017
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 6, 2017
A RESOLUTION
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Reunification of the
City of Jerusalem.
WHEREAS, June 7, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary of the
Reunification of the City of Jerusalem during the Six Day War;
and
WHEREAS, For the Jewish people, the City of Jerusalem is the
historical and spiritual center of the nation of Israel; and
WHEREAS, Jerusalem is the eternal indivisible capital of the
State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, Jerusalem, one of the world's most ancient cities,
has endured being captured, recaptured, besieged and fought over
for more than 4,000 years; and
WHEREAS, Some of the fiercest battles of Israel's War of
Independence were fought over the City of Jerusalem; and
WHEREAS, While many perceive the War of Independence as a
victory for Israel, for Jews the victory was tarnished because
the Old City of Jerusalem was lost, and for the next 19 years
remained divided; and
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