Bill Text: GA HR29 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 29 (Prior Session Legislation)

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.