For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Contact: Office of Communications, Communications@MyFloridaCFO.com, 850.413.2842

CFO Patronis Celebrates Israel’s 75^th Anniversary of Independence 

MIAMI, Fla. - Today, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis attended a celebration with Israeli Consul General Maor Elbaz-Starinsky and presented a proclamation to commemorate the 75^th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence. At the event, the CFO was joined by the Consulate General of Israel to Miami Maor Elbas-Starinksky and other elected officials and Israeli dignitaries.

CFO Jimmy Patronis said, "For more than seven decades, the State of Florida has had a longstanding relationship with the State of Israel since it formally declared Independence 75 years ago. This relationship derives from the depths of devotion both people have for individual liberty, religious expression, free market capitalism, and the rule of law. Israel is not only a vital economic partner to Florida and the U.S., but a strong military ally and the only democracy in the Middle East. Almost two years ago, I saw firsthand the bond between Israel and Florida following the tragic Surfside Condo Collapse. As hundreds of first responders from around the country worked day and night to save lives, the State of Israel sent their own search and rescue teams from across the world to aid in these lifesaving missions. These heroes worked side-by-side searching for any signs of life, and through this unbelievable tragedy, the bond between our nations grew deeper. I have no doubt that the State of Israel and the State of Florida will be allies for generations to come and I look forward to supporting that relationship as long as I’m serving this great state.”

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the State of Florida has a longstanding relationship with the State of Israel since it formally declared Independence 75 years ago; and

WHEREAS, on May 14, 1948, the first Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion signed the Declaration of the Establishment of the State of Israel, formally declaring the Jewish State to be known as the State of Israel; and

WHEREAS, the 75th Anniversary Celebration of Israel’s Independence Day, also known in Hebrew as Yom HaAtzmaut, is celebrated on the 5th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar, which occurred at sunset on April 25, 2023 through nightfall on April 26, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the State of Florida celebrates 75 years of support and partnership with the people of the free state of Israel; and

WHEREAS, this relationship derives from the depths of devotion both people have for individual liberty, religious expression, free market capitalism, and the rule of law; and

WHEREAS, Israel is not only a vital economic partner to Florida and the U.S., but a strong military ally and the only democracy in the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, the Consulate General of Israel in Miami, overseeing the diplomatic relationship with the State of Florida, will be hosting an Anniversary Celebration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal of the State of Florida does hereby recognize the 75th INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY OF THE STATE OF ISRAEL

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF the Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida has hereunto subscribed his name on the 10^th day of May 2023.

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About CFO Jimmy Patronis 
Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis is a statewide elected official and a member of Florida’s Cabinet who oversees the Department of Financial Services. CFO Patronis works each day to fight insurance fraud, support Florida’s firefighters, and ensure the state’s finances are stable to support economic growth in the state. Follow the activities of the Department on Facebook (FLDFS) and X (@FLDFS).