Bill Text: GA HR29 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Gaza strip; expressing support for the nation of Israel in its defense against terrorism
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 5-1)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2009-03-30 - House Passed/Adopted [HR29 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR29-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 29
By:
Representatives Maxwell of the
17th,
Levitas of the
82nd,
Lunsford of the
110th,
Everson of the
106th,
Coan of the
101st,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Expressing
support for the nation of Israel in its defense against terrorism in the Gaza
Strip; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
hundreds of innocent Israeli and Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip have
been tragically taken due to the recent escalation of violence initiated by
Palestinian terrorist organizations; and
WHEREAS,
the Hamas terror organization, which calls for the destruction of the State of
Israel, along with Palestinian terrorists of the Islamic Jihad have recently
fired upon civilian targets in Southern Israel, ending a six-month period of
cease fire; and
WHEREAS,
these latest attacks on Israel took place only days after resolution 1850, which
encouraged peace between Israelis and Palestinians, was adopted by the United
Nations Security Council; and
WHEREAS,
despite these threats to their own existence, the people of Israel continue to
demonstrate their deep respect for human rights and lives and their desire to
minimize needless human suffering with their decision to coordinate efforts with
Arab countries to allow humanitarian support from international aid
organizations to enter the Gaza Strip; and
WHEREAS,
Israel's current military actions are necessary to defend against the
indiscriminate and horrific terrorism which threatens the nation's citizens and
sovereignty; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia House of Representatives remains united on its continued support of
the nation of Israel and the defense of its people from terroristic attacks and
urges all Arab states to declare their opposition to terrorism and take steps to
pursue peace in the Middle East.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body do express their complete support for the nation of Israel in its
current battle against terrorism.