2021: Fitzpatrick Voted To Condemn The March 16, 2021 Shooting In
Georgia That Targeted Asian Businesses And Killed 7 Women, And Reaffirm
Commitment In Combating Racism And Asian Hate Crimes. In May 2021,
Fitzpatrick voted for a resolution which would, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "state that the House of Representatives
condemns the 'heinous and inexcusable acts of gun violence' that killed
eight people in Georgia on March 16, 2021, and any racism or sexism in
the choice of the shooter to target Asian-owned businesses and kill
seven women, six of whom were of Asian descent. It would also state that
the House honors the memory of the victims, recognizes the 'long and
difficult' healing process for affected communities, and reaffirms the
commitment of the U.S. government to combat hate, bigotry, and violence
against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and to prevent similar
acts in the future." The vote was on passage. The House passed the
resolution by a vote of 245-180. [House Vote 149,
5/19/21; Congressional
Quarterly, 5/19/21;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
275]