AUSTIN, Texas (Press Release)– The American Jewish Committee (AJC) applauds Thursday’s (March 26) passage by the Texas House of Representatives of a resolution condemning anti-Semitism, a measure that AJC has long advocated. In taking this action Texas is poised to become the fourth state to go on record against the rising tide of global anti-Semitism, following Massachusetts, New Jersey, and California.
The Texas resolution condemns both official and unofficial government sanctioning of anti-Semitism; expresses “continued commitment to combating anti-Semitism”; urges governments “to take all steps necessary to eradicate anti-Semitism”; and calls for expanded Holocaust education programs.
AJC was joined in its successful advocacy of this legislation by Latino leaders who are partners in the Jewish Latino Alliance, an interethnic initiative launched by AJC Dallas seven years ago. The chief sponsor of the bill, State Representative Rafael Anchia, is a longtime friend of AJC and the Jewish community.
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Preceding provided by the American Jewish Committee
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