HR 125 2024 hr0125-00 Page 1 of 2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S House Resolution 1 A resolution expressing support for the State of 2 Israel. 3 4 WHEREAS, the State of Florida recognizes the right of the 5 State of Israel to exist as a sovereign and independent nation, 6 with the full rights and privileges afforded to all nations 7 under international law, and 8 WHEREAS, the State of Florida has had a longstanding 9 alliance with the State of Israel, which is founded on shared 10 democratic principles and commo n interests, and 11 WHEREAS, beginning on October 7, 2023, Hamas , a United 12 States-designated terrorist organization whose charter calls for 13 the destruction of the State of Israel , launched an attack on 14 the State of Israel which has resulted in more than 900 Israelis 15 being murdered and more than 4,000 rockets being launched into 16 the State of Israel, and 17 WHEREAS, the State of Florida stands firmly in solidarity 18 with the State of Israel in its efforts to safeguard its 19 citizens, protect its borders, and ensure t he safety and 20 security of its people, NOW, THEREFORE, 21 22 Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of 23 Florida: 24 25 HR 125 2024 hr0125-00 Page 2 of 2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S That the Florida House of Representatives reaffirms its 26 unwavering commitment to the partnership it shares with the 27 State of Israel. 28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida House of 29 Representatives stands in solidarity with the State of Israel 30 and condemns this unprov oked attack by Hamas against Israel and 31 its citizens and supports Israel's right to defend itself and 32 protect its citizens from indiscriminate violence and terrorism. 33 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Florida House of 34 Representatives unequivocally supports the right of the State of 35 Israel to exist as a sovereign and independent nation, with the 36 full recognition of its borders and territory. 37 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be 38 presented to the Governor of the State of Florida, the members 39 of the Florida Congressional delegation, and the Ambassador of 40 the State of Israel to the United States as a testament to the 41 enduring partnership between our states and the unwavering 42 support of the State of Florida for the State of Israel. 43