Athens state Rep Spencer Frye was among the House Democrats who abstained from a vote on a resolution condemning Hamas for its deadly attacks on Israel. The measure, pushed by House Republicans, passed by a vote of 129-2. The vote took place in a special session dealing with legislative and congressional redistricting. That session continues today beneath the Gold Dome in Atlanta.
From the Ga House of Representatives…
A RESOLUTION
Condemning Hamas terrorism, expressing our support for the Jewish people; and for other1
purposes.2
WHEREAS, the heinous murders committed by Hamas are a disgusting display of hatred and3
evil and are offensive to every decent human being; and4
WHEREAS, the unprovoked attacks included shooting the elderly at point-blank range,5
murdering babies, raping young women, and torturing families in front of loved ones; and6
WHEREAS, the terrorists further took hundreds of innocent hostages, including Americans,7
back into Gaza for continued torture and abuse; and8
WHEREAS, these vicious acts have been condoned by some individuals and groups within9
the United States, including within the State of Georgia, through social media posts, public10
rallies, and calls for a “National Day of Resistance”; and11
WHEREAS, as legislative leaders, it is our duty to call out hatred when we see it, both from12
Hamas and those who misguidedly support them; and13
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WHEREAS, we must stand united with our Jewish friends, neighbors, and colleagues to14
reject Hamas and the terror they seek to perpetuate; and15
WHEREAS, our prayers go out to the families who have lost loved ones in these attacks and16
to the brave Israeli soldiers who are exercising their nation’s right to self-defense by fighting17
back against the Hamas terrorists who seek the eradication of the Jewish people; we stand18
with Israel.19
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY that the20
members of this body condemn Hamas and those who support their violent and hateful acts21
both in the United States and the State of Georgia, and express our support for the Jewish22
people.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the25
public and the press.26
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