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bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh- 
Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh 
Gurdwaras in the United States. 
Whereas Sikh-Americans have frequently been stereotyped 
solely because of their appearance, practices and tradi-
tions; 
Whereas numerous Sikh temples have been defaced and Sikh- 
Americans attacked out of ignorance and hatred, includ-
ing instances in Michigan, New York, and California; 
Whereas some incidents against Sikh-Americans appear to be 
erroneous attempts to place blame or exact retribution 
for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; 
Whereas Sikh-Americans have been murdered, including the 
heinous attack and killing of six persons and wounding 
of others in the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin on August 
5, 2012; 
Whereas Sikh-Americans are often targeted solely because of 
their unique dress and religious practices; 
Whereas surveys have found that up to three out of every 
four Sikh boys in the United States are bullied due to 
their appearance; 
Whereas the Sikh faith is the world’s fifth largest religion, 
with more than 25 million practitioners worldwide, up-
wards of 500,000 of whom reside in the United States; 
Whereas Sikh-Americans have lived in the United States for 
at least 100 years as pillars of American society, making 
invaluable contributions in business, politics, science and 
education; 
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Whereas Sikh-Americans serve in all roles of American life, 
including as family members, business owners, elected 
leaders, and members of the United States military; 
Whereas Dalip Singh Saund served as a Sikh-American mem-
ber of the U.S. House of Representatives in the late 
1950s and early 1960s; and 
Whereas under successive Administrations, the Department 
of Justice has rightfully reached out to the Sikh commu-
nity to prevent discrimination and protect its civil lib-
erties: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the commission of hate crimes 
against all Americans, including Sikh-Americans; 
(2) condemns acts of violence, bigotry and dis-
crimination against Sikh-Americans; 
(3) urges educators, counselors and others to 
support educational efforts to prevent the epidemic 
bullying of Sikh-American children and families; 
(4) supports outreach efforts by Federal and 
local law enforcement leaders to prevent violence and 
hate crimes against Sikh-Americans; 
(5) urges the U.S. Department of Justice to 
begin documenting and quantifying hate crimes and 
other acts of violence perpetrated against Sikh- 
Americans; and 
(6) expresses its strong support for the right of 
the Sikh-American community to live in peace and 
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free from discrimination, hate crimes, bullying and 
all forms of violence. 
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