By: Anchia H.R. No. 603       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, We respect the rule of law and love of our neighbors;   and          WHEREAS, The U.S. Department of State defines anti-Semitism   as: "a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred   toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of   anti-Semitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals   and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and   religious facilities;" and          WHEREAS, There is clear evidence of increasing incidents and   expressions of anti-Semitism throughout the United States; and          WHEREAS, Anti-Semitic acts committed and recorded since the   Presidential election on November 8, 2017 have increased and   include violent attacks and death threats against Jews, arson,   graffiti and property desecration at Jewish cemeteries, places of   worship, schools and community centers; and          WHEREAS, The very recent acts of vandalism on more than 100   gravestones at a Jewish cemetery in Missouri, as well as 11 reported   bomb threats against Jewish community centers across the United   States in one day have given rise to concerns about an increase in   anti-Semitism across the country; and                    WHEREAS, The United States government has played an essential   role in counteracting the resurgence of anti-Semitism worldwide and   has consistently supported efforts to address the rise of   anti-Semitism through its bilateral relationships and   participation in international organizations such as the United   Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe,   and the Organization of American States; and          WHEREAS, The State of Texas applauds the United States and   those foreign leaders who have condemned anti-Semitic acts and   calls on those who have yet to take firm action against   anti-Semitism in their countries to do so; and          WHEREAS, The members of the Texas House of Representatives   strongly condemn the recent acts of anti-Semitism and call on the   President of the United States and members of Congress to follow   suit; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the members of the Texas House of   Representatives support expanded anti-bias education programs in   Texas public schools to increase awareness, counter prejudice and   enhance efforts to teach the universal lessons of tolerance and   inclusivity; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the Texas House of   Representatives forward official copies of this resolution to the   President of the United States, and to all members of the Texas   delegation in Congress and request that this resolution be entered   in the Congressional Record as a memorial to the Congress of the   United States of America.