Title: A resolution condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack.
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
Condemns: (1) the anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were injured, and (2) rising anti-Semitism.
Honors the memory of the victims and expresses the hope that their memory may be a blessing to their families and community.
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States to condemn anti-Semitism, protect the right of people in the United States to freely exercise their religious beliefs, and ensure their safety and security.

[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 694 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 694

    Condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those 
 affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of 
 law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the 
                                attack.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           November 15, 2018

  Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Casey, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Schumer, Mr. 
 Alexander, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. 
Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. 
 Capito, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Collins, Mr. Coons, 
 Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Crapo, Mr. 
 Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Enzi, 
Mrs. Ernst, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. 
   Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hassan, Mr. 
Hatch, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Heller, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, 
 Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, Mr. 
Kaine, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Lankford, Mr. 
Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Markey, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, 
  Mr. Merkley, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. 
 Nelson, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Peters, Mr. Portman, Mr. Reed, Mr. 
Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Sasse, Mr. 
 Schatz, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, 
  Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Udall, Mr. Van 
Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Wyden, 
and Mr. Young) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
                             and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those 
 affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of 
 law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the 
                                attack.

Whereas, on October 27, 2018, a mass shooting took place at the Tree of Life 
        synagogue in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 
        where members of the Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light Jewish 
        congregations were engaged in Shabbat morning services;
Whereas 11 innocent people were killed in the attack, and 6 others suffered 
        injuries, including 4 law enforcement officers who responded to the 
        attack;
Whereas the people of the United States are grateful for the swift action of law 
        enforcement officers, emergency response teams, and medical 
        professionals who responded to the attack;
Whereas the perpetrator of the attack espoused anti-Semitic views and targeted 
        the people worshipping at the Tree of Life synagogue because of their 
        religious beliefs;
Whereas the attack is believed to be the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in the 
        history of the United States;
Whereas anti-Semitism is a pernicious and offensive form of prejudice that runs 
        contrary to the values of the United States; and
Whereas the number of anti-Semitic incidents, including assaults, vandalism, and 
        harassment, in the United States has increased every year since 2013, 
        according to the Anti-Defamation League: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) condemns the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at the Tree 
        of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 
        2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were 
        injured;
            (2) honors the memory of the victims who were killed and 
        expresses the hope that their memory may be a blessing to their 
        families and community;
            (3) expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and 
        pledges continued support for the people who were injured in 
        the attack;
            (4) offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to 
        the Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Life Jewish 
        congregations, the Pittsburgh Jewish community, and the 
        families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy;
            (5) honors the selfless and dedicated service of the law 
        enforcement and emergency response officials who responded to 
        the attack and the medical professionals who provided and 
        continue to provide care for the victims;
            (6) condemns rising anti-Semitism and stands with the 
        Jewish community in Pittsburgh, the United States, and around 
        the world; and
            (7) reaffirms the commitment of the United States--
                    (A) to condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms;
                    (B) to protect the right of the people of the 
                United States to freely exercise their religious 
                beliefs; and
                    (C) to ensure the safety and security of all people 
                of the United States.
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