A resolution recognizing the exceptional service of Ambassador Michael Herzog during his tenure as Ambassador of Israel to the United States.

Bill: 118-sres-931
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2024-12-17
Policy area: International Affairs
Latest action: action_date: 2024-12-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7109)

Summaries:

tv_txt: III 118th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 931 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 17 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Mr. Graham (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations RESOLUTION Recognizing the exceptional service of Ambassador Michael Herzog during his tenure as Ambassador of Israel to the United States.

Whereas, since November 15, 2021, Ambassador Michael Herzog has served as Ambassador of Israel to the United States; Whereas, prior to serving as Ambassador of Israel to the United States, Ambassador Herzog served the State of Israel as— (1) the head of the Strategic Planning Division; (2) Military Secretary and Chief of Staff to four Defense Ministers; and (3) a special envoy for diplomatic negotiations for the Prime Minister; Whereas, during his entire tenure as Ambassador of Israel to the United States, Ambassador Herzog has worked in a bipartisan manner, stating, Bipartisan support for Israel is a fundamental component of our relations with the United States ; Whereas Ambassador Herzog has been one of the most effective voices for the State of Israel and has been instrumental in meeting Israel’s needs during this traumatic time in the history of the Jewish State; and Whereas Ambassador Herzog has worked tirelessly to build on the success of the Abraham Accords and advance normalization efforts between the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1) recognizes the exceptional service of Ambassador Michael Herzog during his tenure as Ambassador of Israel to the United States; (2) commends Ambassador Herzog for his commitment to building a more peaceful region through his work to further expand upon the Abraham Accords; and (3) encourages the United States and the State of Israel to continue to build off the work Ambassador Herzog has done during his tenure to ensure the relationship between Israel and the United States continues to grow and prosper.