[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 225 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 225

  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the 
  arson at three Sacramento, California, area synagogues on June 18, 
    1999, and affirming its opposition to all forms of hate crimes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 25, 1999

Mr. Matsui (for himself, Mr. Ose, Mr. Pombo, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Herger, 
  Mr. Thompson of California, and Mr. Condit) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the 
  arson at three Sacramento, California, area synagogues on June 18, 
    1999, and affirming its opposition to all forms of hate crimes.

Whereas in the dark of night on June 18, 1999, the houses of worship of 
        Congregation B'Nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel 
        Torah Center were struck with malicious acts of arson;
Whereas a coordinated, destructive, and violent attack on three synagogues is an 
        act of intolerance, prejudice, and hatred;
Whereas a hate-driven attack upon any group of Americans is an affront to 
        everyone who cherishes the freedoms of America and the values that 
        sustain our democracy;
Whereas crimes of hate against any group are crimes against us all; and
Whereas every Member of Congress has a responsibility to honor and protect all 
        of the religious and cultural traditions which make our Nation great: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the cowardly hate crimes that occurred in 
        Sacramento, California, at Congregation B'Nai Israel, 
        Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel Torah Center on 
        June 18, 1999;
            (2) applauds the strength and unity displayed by the people 
        of Sacramento, California, in coming together to condemn these 
        acts and to renew their community;
            (3) reaffirms the determination of all of its Members to 
        oppose any individuals or organizations which seek to divide 
        Americans on the grounds of race, religion, or ethnic origin;
            (4) denounces all those who practice or promote racism, 
        anti-Semitism, prejudice, or religious or other intolerance;
            (5) implores the Sacramento and Federal law enforcement 
        agencies to aggressively pursue their investigation to find the 
        perpetrators of these hate crimes and bring them swiftly to 
        justice; and
            (6) calls upon all Americans to reject the forces of hatred 
        and bigotry wherever and in whatever form they may manifest.
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