Bill Text: IL HR0055 | 2025-2026 | 104th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Expresses reflecting on the heinous Hamas terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, and remembers the lives of the civilians, soldiers, and defenders who expressed unwavering support for the State of Israel. Extends sincere condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault, including the families of the 46 American citizens who lost their lives. Expresses standing steadfast in the face of terrorism and violent acts and remaining committed to lasting peace and stability for the State of Israel.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2025-01-28 - Referred to Rules Committee [HR0055 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2025-HR0055-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, On October 7, 2023, Hamas, a foreign terrorist
organization, launched a brutal terrorist attack upon the
civilians of the State of Israel; and
WHEREAS, The attack followed countless other terrorist
acts by Hamas against the State of Israel and its civilians,
and this cross-border assault included thousands of rockets
fired by Hamas into Israel and numerous terrorist incursions
into the streets and homes of Israeli civilians; and
WHEREAS, As a result of this heinous attack, more than
1,200 men, women, and children were killed and thousands more
were wounded; more than 200 Israelis and foreign nationals of
more than 30 countries, including U.S. citizens, have been
abducted and brutalized by Hamas terrorists, and rapes,
torture, and murders of abducted civilians have been reported;
and
WHEREAS, As of January 19, 2025, U.S. officials have
reported that 46 American citizens had been killed in the
brutal assault, with 251 hostages being taken in the attack on
October 7, 2023; of those, 57 hostages, including four U.S.
citizens believed to be alive and the bodies of three U.S.
citizens, have yet to be released and remain captive today;

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and
WHEREAS, Continued prayers are offered to those abducted
civilians, including those American citizens and their
families, as the hostage release deal continues; and
WHEREAS, Hamas' attacks on October 7 unleashed a year of
devastating conflict, with tragic consequences for the State
of Israel and its civilians; and
WHEREAS, Over a year after the horrific attack on October
7, 2023, tragedy, destruction, and instability haunt the
people in the State of Israel today; patriotic Americans have
responded to this attack by expressing their unwavering
support for Israel and Jewish Americans; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we reflect on the heinous Hamas terrorist attack of October 7,
2023, and we remember the lives of the civilians, soldiers,
and defenders who expressed unwavering support for the State
of Israel; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we extend our sincere condolences to the
families who have lost loved ones in this brutal assault,
including the families of the 46 American citizens who lost

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their lives; and be it further
RESOLVED, That we stand steadfast in the face of terrorism
and violent acts, and we remain committed to lasting peace and
stability for the State of Israel; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
delivered to Yinam Cohen, the Consul General of Israel to the
Midwest, at the Office of the Consulate General of Israel in
Chicago.