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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1407 

Recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place 

at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring 

the memory of those who died in the attack. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

AUGUST 2, 2024 

Mr. STEIL (for himself, Mr. GROTHMAN, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. FITZGERALD, Mr. TIFFANY, Mr. POCAN, and Mr. VAN ORDEN) submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 

and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the 12-year anniversary of the tragic attack 

that took place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on 

August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who 

died in the attack. 

Whereas the freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution, and no religious institution should be subject to violence, hate, intolerance, or religious and racial discrimination; 

Whereas, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, a shooting took place 

killing 7 worshipers at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, a 

gurdwara, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin; 


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•HRES 1407 IH 

Whereas the attack occurred as members of the congregation 

prepared a free community meal served to all 

congregants arriving for Sunday services; 

Whereas several worshipers were injured including a responding officer, Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 15 

times at close range; 

Whereas Lieutenant Brian Murphy and all the first responders to the Oak Creek Gurdwara demonstrated great courage in their quick response to the shooting, saving countless lives; 

Whereas the Oak Creek shooting was a senseless act of violence and tragedy that should never befall any house of 

worship; 

Whereas the Sikh community responded to the shooting in 

Oak Creek with compassion and stayed true to the Sikh 

principle of chardi kala, which roughly translates to ‘‘relentless optimism’’; 

Whereas 12 years later, the effects of this shooting are still 

being felt and will be for years to come; and 

Whereas the Oak Creek community will continue to overcome 

the tragedy and become stronger than before: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms 

3 the horrific attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple 

4 of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; 

5 (2) honors the memory of Paramjit Kaur, 

6 Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit 


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•HRES 1407 IH 

1 Singh, Sita Singh, Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab 

2 Singh who died in the attack; 

3 (3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the fami4 lies, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the 

5 attack; 

6 (4) recognizes the Sikh community for dem7 onstrating unwavering courage, strength, and resil8 ience in response; 

9 (5) applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian 

10 Murphy and other first responders who prevented 

11 the gunman from potentially taking more lives and 

12 quickly treated those who were wounded; and 

13 (6) condemns intolerance, including religious 

14 and racial discrimination, and calls for unwavering 

15 resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate 

16 and terror. 

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