Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 690: Tazazo, Mazal; survivor of the October 7th massacre, for her resilience and courage; commend
Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution honors Mazal Tazazo, a survivor of the October 7th Hamas attack at the Nova music festival, and calls for the release of hostages still held in Gaza.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives commends Mazal Tazazo, who survived the October 7th attack at the Nova music festival during the Hamas assault on Israel. It praises her strength and resilience and expresses the House's sympathy for those affected by the attack. The resolution also states that House members demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages still held in Gaza. Finally, it directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Tazazo and to the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a formal statement of recognition and position by the House.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Mazal Tazazo for her bravery and resilience as a survivor of the October 7th Nova festival massacre.
- Expresses the House's sympathy for all people affected by the October 7th attack.
- States the House's demand for the immediate and unconditional release of hostages held in Gaza.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to send copies of the resolution to Tazazo and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Mazal Tazazo, a survivor being honored. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies, and the Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, which receives a copy.
Why it matters
As a resolution, this does not create or change any law or funding; its effect is symbolic. It puts the Georgia House on record honoring a specific individual and calling for hostages held in Gaza to be released, a public statement of support and position.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the October 7th attack at the Nova music festival and Tazazo's survival and advocacy.
- The first resolved clause has the House honor and commend Tazazo and express sympathy for those affected by October 7th.
- The second resolved clause states the House's demand for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages remaining in Gaza.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to Tazazo and the Israeli consulate.
From the bill
“the members of this body continue to demand the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages remaining in captivity in Gaza.”
“Mazal Tazazo is a survivor of the horrific October 7th massacre at the Nova music festival during the Hamas terror organization attack on Israel”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Terry Cummings (D, HD-39)
Topics
- Israel
- October 7th attack
- honorary resolution
- hostages in Gaza