Title: A resolution recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, and honoring the memory of those who died in the attack.
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
This resolution condemns the attack at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, recognizes the resilience of the Sikh community, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and seek justice for acts of hate and terrorism.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 749 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 749

  Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took 
 place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 5, 2012, and honoring 
              the memory of those who died in the attack.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 6, 2022

   Ms. Baldwin (for herself and Mr. Johnson) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took 
 place at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin 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 that resulted in the 
        death of 7 worshipers who were at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, a 
        gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin;
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, Officer Savan Lenda, and all the first 
        responders to the gurdwara in Oak Creek 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, 10 years later, the effects of this shooting are still being felt and 
        will be felt for years to come; and
Whereas the community of Oak Creek will continue to overcome the tragedy and 
        become stronger than before: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (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 memories of Paramjit Kaur Saini, Suveg Singh 
        Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, 
        Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab Singh who died in the attack;
            (3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, 
        friends, and loved ones of those who died in the attack;
            (4) recognizes the Sikh community for demonstrating 
        unwavering courage, strength, and resilience in response to the 
        attack;
            (5) applauds the bravery of the 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 terrorism.
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