An original joint resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the first Prime Minister of the State of Israel, David Ben-Gurion.
PL 99-541 (S.J.Res.422), enacted 10/27/1986

PUBLIC LAW 99-541—OCT. 27, 1986 
100 STAT. 3035 
Public Law 99-541 
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Joint Resolution 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the first Prime Minister of the 
Oct. 27, 1986 
State of Israel, David Ben-Gurion. 
[S.J. Res. 422] 
Whereas David Ben-Gurion is a man of great historical importance, 
not only to the Jewish people but also to all people striving for 
freedom; 
Whereas his leadership made realizable in-gathering of the exiles 
that brought millions of homeless Jews scattered throughout the 
world to Israel where they were united both with each other and 
with their ancient homeland; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel, a 
milestone in the life of David Ben-Gurion, echoes the American 
Declaration of Independence in its recognition of the universal 
equality of man; 
Whereas as Israel's first Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, 
Ben-Gurion led the newly formed state through its most difficult 
period, directing the desperate efforts to secure Israel's survival 
and independence; 
Whereas his pragmatic solutions to Israel's overwhelming problems, 
paralleled with his desire to create a society based on justice and 
peace, guided the fledging state and formed the values on which 
Israel rests today and the basis for what Israel strives for in the 
future; 
Whereas Ben-Gurion's vision of the Greening of the Desert through 
the application of science and technology continues to be an 
important aspect of Israel, as well as a factor that can help solve 
food production problems in arid regions all over the world; 
Whereas 1986 marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of 
David Ben-Gurion, leader of his people for two generations; and 
Whereas the United States and Israel share many of the same 
fundamental values of democracy and freedom, and a common 
history of accepting immigrants from all over the globe: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That (a) the Congress, in 
this the centennial of David Ben-Gurion's birth joins in the celebra-
tion of this great statesman, urges all Americans to take note of this 
commemoration, and applauds the David Ben-Gurion Centennial 
Committee of the United States of America in its work promoting 
the yearlong national celebration of David Ben-Gurion and his 
achievements. 
100 STAT. 3036 
PUBLIC LAW 99-541—OCT. 27, 1986 
(b) The President is authorized and requested to issue a 
proclamation in honor of this celebration. 
Approved October 27, 1986. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J, Res. 422: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 132 (1986): 
Oct. 1, considered and passed Senate. 
Oct. 10, considered and passed House. 
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