IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 328 
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying, and 
brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of van-
dalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering 
the tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin one year 
ago. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 2, 2013 
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. BERA of California, Ms. MENG, Ms. 
BROWNLEY of California, Ms. MOORE, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. MORAN, Mr. 
CARTWRIGHT, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. COHEN, Ms. JACKSON LEE, Mr. COURT-
NEY, Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. 
LEWIS, Mr. DEUTCH, Mr. MURPHY of Florida, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. NADLER, 
Ms. GABBARD, Mr. PASCRELL, Ms. HAHN, Mr. POCAN, Mr. HASTINGS 
of Florida, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. RANGEL, 
Mr. HONDA, Mr. RUSH, Mr. ISRAEL, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of Cali-
fornia, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. KIND, Mr. SIRES, Mr. BEN 
RAY
LUJA´N
of New Mexico, Mr. SWALWELL
of California, Mr. 
MCDERMOTT, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. 
PETERS of Michigan, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. SPEIER, Mr. 
VAN HOLLEN, Mr. VARGAS, Mr. VELA, Mr. SCHNEIDER, Mr. GARCIA, 
Mr. CONNOLLY, and Ms. SLAUGHTER) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, 
bullying, and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh- 
Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh 
Gurdwaras in the United States, and remembering the 
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•HRES 328 IH 
tragedy that occurred at the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin 
one year ago. 
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, California, and 
Washington; 
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 the heinous attack and killing of six persons and 
wounding of others in the Sikh Gurdwara of Wisconsin 
occurred a year ago on August 5, 2012; 
Whereas a Sikh-American cab driver was assaulted on Octo-
ber 17, 2012, near Seattle, Washington; 
Whereas a Sikh-American-owned convenience store in Green 
Bay, Wisconsin, was set ablaze on March 5, 2013; 
Whereas 82-year-old Piara Singh was brutally attacked as he 
was leaving his Gurdwara in Fresno, California, on May 
8, 2013; 
Whereas Sikh-Americans are often targeted solely because of 
their unique dress and religious practices; 
Whereas surveys have found that up to 3 out of every 4 Sikh 
boys in the United States are bullied due to their appear-
ance; 
Whereas the Sikh faith is the world’s fifth largest religion, 
with more than 25,000,000 practitioners worldwide, up-
wards of 500,000 of whom reside in the United States; 
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•HRES 328 IH 
Whereas Sikh-Americans have lived in the United States for 
at least 100 years as pillars of society, making invaluable 
contributions in business, politics, science, and education; 
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) appreciates the Federal Bureau of Inves-
tigation Advisory Policy Board for recommending 
the tracking of hate crimes against Sikh-Americans, 
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Hindu-Americans, 
Arab-Americans, 
and 
other 
groups; and 
(6) urges the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
and the Department of Justice to expeditiously 
adopt and subsequently work to implement the Advi-
sory Policy Board’s recommendations. 
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