HR126INTRODUCED Page 0 HR126 9JJ4JMB-1 By Representatives Daniels, Clarke, Lawrence, Hollis, Gray, Ensler, Drummond, Warren RFD: Rules First Read: 06-Mar-25 1 2 3 4 5 6 9JJ4JMB-1 03/04/2025 evp (L)evp 2025-1098 Page 1 First Read: 06-Mar-25 HR____ DECLARING UNWAVERING SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE ON THE OCCASION OF THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF ITS INVASION BY THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION. WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, the Russian Federation launched an invasion of Ukraine, violating Ukraine's sovereignty and threatening its independence and security; and WHEREAS, for the past three years, the people of Ukraine have demonstrated extraordinary resilience, courage, and determination despite relentless attacks on their homes, communities, and fundamental freedoms; and WHEREAS, Ukraine has endured the deliberate targeting of residential buildings, schools, hospitals, and evacuation corridors; the forced deportation and kidnapping of Ukrainian children to Russian-controlled territories; and the destruction of Ukraine's agricultural and energy infrastructure; and WHEREAS, despite these atrocities, the people of Ukraine remain unyielding, proving that even in the face of relentless bombardment and unspeakable suffering, their spirit and commitment to self-determination will never be extinguished; and WHEREAS, Ukrainians and Ukrainian-Americans have enriched our communities through their leadership and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 HR126 INTRODUCED Page 2 enriched our communities through their leadership and contributions to agriculture, business, academia, government, and the arts; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That this body declares its unwavering support to Ukraine, affirming the principles of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity within internationally recognized borders. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35