HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 6018
A RESOLUTION condemning the recent attacks on the State of Israel and
reaffirming Kansas' support and cooperation with Israel.
WHEREAS, On May 11, 2021, Hamas terrorists launched air strikes
on Israel, targeting Israel's capital, Jerusalem, and several other cities
across the country; and
WHEREAS, Israel declared independence from Great Britain on May
14, 1948, and upon joining the United Nations, was recognized as an
independent nation-state on May 11, 1949; and
WHEREAS, Israel was founded in response to the more than
6,000,000 Jews killed during the horror of the Holocaust and World War
II; and
WHEREAS, Since 1948, Israel has faced terrorism and hostility from
its neighbors, which continues today; and
WHEREAS, Israel has built a strong democracy, a thriving economy
and a diverse cultural life despite the heavy cost of numerous wars,
terrorism, international ostracism and economic boycotts; and
WHEREAS, Israel continues to thrive despite continued acts of
antisemitism worldwide, including a tragic event in Overland Park in
2014; and
WHEREAS, Israel endeavors to work toward peace with Palestinians
and ensure security for Israel's people, neighbors and citizens of the
world; and
WHEREAS, The people of Kansas share a connection with the people
of Israel and view Israel as a trusted ally: Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Kansas: That
we condemn the attacks on the State of Israel and reaffirm Kansas' support
and cooperation with Israel; and
I hereby certify that the above Resolution originated in the House, and
was adopted by that body


Speaker of the House.

Chief Clerk of the House.