The resolution expresses deep sorrow and condolences for the tragic deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, who were employees of the Israeli embassy and were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025. It highlights their personal backgrounds, including their aspirations and contributions to peace initiatives. Yaron Lischinsky, an aspiring diplomat with dual German and Israeli citizenship, and Sarah Milgrim, who was actively involved in her university's Jewish community and had a strong commitment to international affairs, were both dedicated to fostering understanding and dialogue in the Middle East.
The resolution acknowledges the profound love shared between Lischinsky and Milgrim, as well as their shared commitment to peace, which has left a significant impact on their families, friends, and communities. It serves as a tribute to their memory and expresses the collective grief felt by those who knew them and by people of goodwill around the world. The House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature officially extends its condolences to all who mourn their loss.