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This resolution condemns the conduct of former Representative Ryan Armagost, who, while serving as Minority Whip and Chair of the House Workplace Harassment Committee, took an unauthorized photograph of a female colleague during a House chamber debate and shared it in a Republican caucus group chat, which led to degrading and sexualized comments about her. The resolution highlights that the photograph was subsequently shared on social media, resulting in escalating racist and misogynistic attacks, including rape and violent threats against the colleague and her children. The House of Representatives finds that Armagost violated the General Assembly's Workplace Expectations Policy, failed to uphold the honor and dignity of the House, and created an unsafe and hostile workplace environment. By this resolution, the House officially condemns Armagost's actions as incompatible with the body's standards, affirms its commitment to providing a safe and respectful workplace, and declares that harassment and misogyny will not be tolerated. Armagost resigned on August 21, 2025, shortly after the resolution to censure him became public, though the resolution emphasizes that his resignation does not negate the harm caused by his actions.