[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 226 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         June 29, 1999.
Whereas on the evening of June 18, 1999, in Sacramento, California, the 
        Congregation B'nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel 
        Torah Center were victims of malicious and cowardly acts of arson;
Whereas such crimes against our institutions of faith are crimes against us all;
Whereas we have celebrated since our Nation's birth the rich and colorful 
        diversity of its people, and the sanctity of a free and democratic 
        society;
Whereas the liberties Americans enjoy are attributed in large part to the 
        courage and determination of visionaries who made great strides in 
        overcoming the barriers of oppression, intolerance, and discrimination 
        in order to ensure fair and equal treatment for every American by every 
        American;
Whereas this type of unacceptable behavior is a direct assault upon the 
        fundamental rights of all Americans who cherish their freedom of 
        religion; and
Whereas every Member of Congress serves in part as a role model and bears a 
        responsibility to protect and honor the multitude of cultural 
        institutions and traditions we enjoy in the United States of America: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns the crimes that occurred in Sacramento, California, at 
        Congregation B'nai Israel, Congregation Beth Shalom, and Kenesset Israel 
        Torah Center on the evening of June 18, 1999;
            (2) rejects such acts of intolerance and malice in our society and 
        interprets such attacks on cultural and religious institutions as an 
        attack on all Americans;
            (3) in the strongest terms possible, is committed to using Federal 
        law enforcement personnel and resources to identify the persons who 
        committed these heinous acts and bring them to justice in a swift and 
        deliberate manner;
            (4) recognizes and applauds the residents of the Sacramento, 
        California, area who have so quickly joined together to lend support and 
        assistance to the victims of these despicable crimes, and remain 
        committed to preserving the freedom of religion of all members of the 
        community; and
            (5) calls upon all Americans to categorically reject similar acts 
        crimes of hate and intolerance.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.