In memory of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim.

89(R) HR 1481 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

H.R. No. 1481

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Americans have been deeply shocked and saddened by

the tragic deaths of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim,

employees of the Israeli embassy who were gunned down outside the

Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on May 21, 2025; and

WHEREAS, A devoted young couple, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah

Milgrim were on the verge being engaged; Mr. Lischinsky had

purchased a ring with the intention of proposing to Ms. Milgrim on a

trip they were planning to take to Jerusalem to meet his family; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Milgrim hailed from Overland Park, Kansas;

while completing her bachelor's degree at the University of Kansas,

she was active in its Jewish community and served on the board of

the Hillel student organization; she earned a master's degree in

international affairs from American University and a second degree

in natural resources and sustainable development jointly offered by

American University and the University for Peace in Costa Rica;

during her studies, she interned in Israel for a year with

Tech2Peace, an organization that promotes dialogue and peace

initiatives among Israelis and Palestinians in the tech industry;

in her work for the Israeli embassy, she organized visits to Israel

for a variety of groups, and she was admired by colleagues for her

eagerness to listen to and learn from others; and

WHEREAS, An aspiring diplomat, Mr. Lischinsky grew up in

Germany before his family emigrated to Israel, and he held both

German and Israeli citizenship; he was known for his curiosity and

kindness, as well as his love of books and photography; after

attending The Mae Boyar High School in Jerusalem, he received his

degree in international relations and Asian studies from the Hebrew

University of Jerusalem; he was a founding member of an

organization affiliated with the German-Israeli Society that was

dedicated to connecting young people from those nations; his

employment in the political section of the Israeli embassy spanned

a little more than two years; and

WHEREAS, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim shared a profound

commitment to peace in the Middle East, as well as a great love for

one another, and their loss is a source of tremendous sorrow to

their family, their friends, and people of good will around the

world; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas

Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Yaron Lischinsky

and Sarah Lynn Milgrim and extend sincere condolences to all who

mourn their passing.

Toth

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Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1481 was unanimously adopted by a

rising vote of the House on June 2, 2025.

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Chief Clerk of the House