IV 
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. FITZ-
GERALD, 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 Constitu-
tion, and no religious institution should be subject to vio-
lence, hate, intolerance, or religious and racial discrimi-
nation; 
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 respond-
ing officer, Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 15 
times at close range; 
Whereas Lieutenant Brian Murphy and all the first respond-
ers to the Oak Creek Gurdwara demonstrated great cour-
age in their quick response to the shooting, saving count-
less lives; 
Whereas the Oak Creek shooting was a senseless act of vio-
lence 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 ‘‘re-
lentless 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 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms 
the horrific attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple 
of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012; 
(2) honors the memory of Paramjit Kaur, 
Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit 
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•HRES 1407 IH 
Singh, Sita Singh, Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab 
Singh who died in the attack; 
(3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of those who died in the 
attack; 
(4) recognizes the Sikh community for dem-
onstrating unwavering courage, strength, and resil-
ience in response; 
(5) applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian 
Murphy and other first responders who prevented 
the gunman from potentially taking more lives and 
quickly treated those who were wounded; and 
(6) condemns intolerance, including religious 
and racial discrimination, and calls for unwavering 
resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate 
and terror. 
Æ 
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