TITLE: Commending Thomas Neumann on his service as executive director of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.

SUMMARY: Commending Thomas Neumann on his service as executive director of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Thomas Neumann of Houston, executive director emeritus of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, is an exceptional leader whose achievements merit special recognition; and WHEREAS, JINSA is a think tank devoted to defense policy and national security, and during his tenure with the group, Mr. Neumann has helped it to become one of the fastest growing Jewish organizations in the country with more than 20,000 members; and WHEREAS, Mr. Neumann was named executive director of the nonprofit in 1991; he pioneered the organization's foreign policy outreach, and he led delegations of political, corporate, and community leaders on trips to Israel, Turkey, India, China, Spain, Ethiopia, Uzbekistan, and other areas; in addition, he established the Latino-Jewish Alliance for a Secure America, and in 2001, he helped launch The Journal of International Security Affairs that JINSA publishes; and WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Neumann was voted the "Sixth Most Influential Jewish Leader" by The Forward,a Jewish American national newspaper; a notable speaker, he has made numerous television and radio appearances and addressed audiences on Capitol Hill and throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, Before joining JINSA, Mr. Neumann served as the executive vice president of B'nai B'rith International, and he held leadership positions with the Anti-Defamation League, including national director of the Intergroup Relations Division, national director of Community Services, and Southwest regional director of ADL activity in southern Texas; he also founded The Houston Center for International Affairs, the Christian/Jewish Committee for Israel, and Texas 1990; and WHEREAS, Mr. Neumann returned to his hometown of Houston in 2011, and he continues to work on behalf of JINSA as executive director emeritus and director of coalition development; he also writes book reviews for the Houston Chronicle and op-ed columns and articles for national newspapers; and WHEREAS, Thomas Neumann has contributed his many talents to the mission of the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs, and in so doing, he has become one of the foremost Jewish leaders in the Lone Star State and the nation; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Thomas Neumann for his service to the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Neumann as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1835 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House