Recognizing the 10-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.

Bill: 117-hres-1313
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1]
Introduced: 2022-08-02
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Crime victims

First Amendment rights

First responders and emergency personnel

Racial and ethnic relations

Religion

Terrorism

Violent crime

Wisconsin
Latest action: action_date: 2022-08-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-08-02
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>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. </p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1313 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 2, 2022 Mr. Steil (for himself, Mr. Grothman , Mr. Gallagher , Ms. Moore of Wisconsin , Mr. Tiffany , Mr. Fitzgerald , Mr. Pocan , and Mr. Kind ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing the 10-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 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 killing 7 worshipers 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 and all the first responders to the Oak Creek Gurdwara 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 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

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 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; (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.