HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4709
HR 4709
By Representatives Burnett, Ley, Walsh, Schmick, Abell, Dye, Pollet, Ybarra, Connors, Griffey, Barnard, Steele, and Stuebe
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State share a rich cultural history and a strong bond with our global neighbors in the State of Israel and the more than 75,000 Israeli Americans living and working in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, the Government of the State of Israel demonstrated its commitment to enhancing its relationship with the people of Washington State by establishing a Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, based in San Francisco, to strengthen bilateral ties with Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington; and
WHEREAS, The Consulate General of Israel provides consular services to Israeli Americans and visitors to the Pacific Northwest and works to foster fruitful cultural exchanges and promote mutual economic development opportunities and innovation, particularly in areas of technology, climate action, agriculture, biotechnology, and cybersecurity; and
WHEREAS, Ambassador Marco Sermoneta has served as Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest since 2022, and has visited Washington State in his official capacity on six occasions, meeting with political leaders, business leaders, members of the Jewish community, and Israeli Americans residing in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, The continuous involvement between the people of Washington State and the State of Israel promotes shared values and intercultural connections that benefit the residents of both;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives express appreciation for the work of the Consul General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest, which mutually benefits the people of Washington State and the State of Israel.