State of Israel National Tribute Dinner Honoring Bernard Rapoport, Side B; State of Israel National Tribute Dinner Honoring Bernard Rapoport, Side B

  • Introduction to the event
  • Introduction of the head table
  • Introduction of Martha Whitehead, state treasurer
  • Announcement of the state of Texas' purchase of 1 million dollars in State of Israel bonds
  • Toasts to the United States and Israel, invocation by Rabbi Norman Klein
  • Introduction of William Cunningham, chancellor of the University of Texas
  • Rapoport's dedication to philanthropy
  • Benefits of State of Israel bonds
  • Introduction of Nate Levine, chairman of the Dallas committee for State of Israel bonds
  • Investment and business growth in Israel; the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
  • Reading of tributes to Rapoport from President Clinton and Vice President Gore
  • Encouragement for guests to purchase Israel bonds in Rapoport's honor
  • Introduction of Larry James, Rapoport's tax advisor