The bill, H. 4352, is a resolution introduced in the South Carolina House of Representatives to formally recognize and celebrate the enduring friendship and partnership between the State of South Carolina and the State of Israel. It highlights Israel's significant contributions to global innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, as well as its role as a reliable ally of the United States in the Middle East. The resolution emphasizes the shared democratic values and mutual aspirations for progress, liberty, and security that bind the two regions together.
Additionally, the resolution notes the growing economic, academic, and cultural exchanges between South Carolina and Israel, including partnerships in medical research and technological innovation. It acknowledges the contributions of Israeli companies to South Carolina's economic development and the vital role of Israeli Americans in enhancing the state's prosperity. The resolution concludes by expressing the South Carolina House of Representatives' commitment to fostering dialogue and collaboration with Israel, and it calls for a copy of the resolution to be presented to the Israeli Consulate to the Southeastern United States.