1995 Senate Joint Resolution 48
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: commemorating the 3000th anniversary of Jerusalem.
Whereas, in 1996, the city of Jerusalem will commemorate its trimillennium, marking the 3,000th anniversary of King David's establishment of Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation; and
Whereas, for the past 3,000 years, the city of Jerusalem has been a site of pilgrimage and a source of inspiration to artists and visionaries, calling forth religious longing and artistic creativity in all ages and in all continents around the globe; and
Whereas, the trimillennium will offer an opportunity to support the efforts of the city of Jerusalem to preserve and protect its unique historic and religious character while developing it as a modern city for the benefit of all of its residents and its many visitors; and
Whereas, the trimillennium will offer an opportunity to give expression to the firm commitment of the city of Jerusalem to keeping the city a place where all people are welcome to freely practice their faiths and visit the shrines that are holy to their religions; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin legislature recognize the significance of King David naming Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the Jewish nation and wish to acknowledge the celebration of the city of Jerusalem's trimillennium; and, be it further
Resolved, That the senate chief clerk shall provide a copy of this joint resolution to the mayor of Jerusalem.
