Florida Senate - 2015                            (NP)    SR 1590
       
       
        
       By Senator Sobel
       
       
       
       
       
       33-02189-15                                           20151590__
    1                          Senate Resolution                        
    2         A resolution recognizing and commending the 2015 JCC
    3         Maccabi Games and ArtsFest for their significance in
    4         this state and the South Florida community.
    5  
    6         WHEREAS, the JCC Maccabi Games is the second largest
    7  organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world, in
    8  which 2,000 athletes, including a Broward County delegation of
    9  300 athletes, between the ages of 13 and 16 learn the value of
   10  teamwork, integrity, cultural pride, and community, and
   11         WHEREAS, the JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is a unique program that
   12  aims to inspire Jewish teenagers to develop their individuality
   13  through workshops, performance exhibitions, community service,
   14  and social activities, and
   15         WHEREAS, the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest have a
   16  tremendously positive impact on the Broward County community by
   17  creating a lasting legacy throughout South Florida and
   18  generating approximately $1.8 million to boost Broward County’s
   19  economy, and
   20         WHEREAS, the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest include the JCC
   21  Cares program, a hands-on civic service project based on the
   22  tradition of individuals giving back to their community in a
   23  helpful, meaningful, and proactive way, and
   24         WHEREAS, the David Posnack Jewish Community Center in
   25  Broward County is honored to be a host for the 2015 JCC Maccabi
   26  Games and ArtsFest, which will be held August 9-14, 2015, making
   27  a positive difference in the lives of the youth in this state,
   28  nation, and world, NOW, THEREFORE,
   29  
   30  Be It Resolved by the Senate of the State of Florida:
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   32         That the 2015 JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest are commended
   33  and recognized for their significance in this state and the
   34  South Florida community.
   35         BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution, with
   36  the Seal of the Senate affixed, be presented to the David
   37  Posnack Jewish Community Center as a tangible token of the
   38  sentiments of the Florida Senate.