[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1461 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1461

   Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the 
United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 
   and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United 
  States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania 
    whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these attacks.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 18, 2008

    Mr. Scott of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Berman) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
                                Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the 
United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 
   and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United 
  States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania 
    whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these attacks.

Whereas, on August 7, 1998, there were near simultaneous vehicular bombings of 
        the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, 
        Tanzania;
Whereas the bombs detonated at the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, 
        and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, were an act of terrorism masterminded by 
        Osama bin Laden and perpetrated by members of al Qaeda as a conspiracy 
        to kill United States citizens;
Whereas although the bombs detonated before reaching their primary destination, 
        the effects of the bombs were still widespread and catastrophic to the 
        people of the Republic of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, and 
        the United States;
Whereas at least 213 people died in the Nairobi, Kenya, bombing, approximately 
        5,000 people were injured, and the majority of those killed and injured 
        were Kenya nationals;
Whereas in the Nairobi bombing, the victims included 14 United States citizens, 
        13 Foreign Service Nationals, and 2 United States Government 
        contractors;
Whereas the Nairobi bombing victims included employees of the United States 
        Government, and a family member of an employee of the United States 
        Government, namely--

    (1) the following United States citizens: Nathan Aliganga, Julian 
Bartley, Sr., Julian Bartley, Jr., Jean Dalizu, Molly Hardy, Kenneth 
Hobson, Prabhi Kavaler, Arlene Kirk, Dr. Mary Louise Martin, Michelle 
O'Connor, Sherry Olds, and Uttamlal (Tom) Shah;

    (2) the following Foreign Service Nationals: Chrispin W. Bonyo, 
Lawrence A. Gitau, Hindu O. Idi, Tony Irungu, Geoffrey Kalio, G. Joel 
Kamau, Lucy N. Karigi, Francis M. Kibe, Joe Kiongo, Dominic Kithuva, Peter 
K. Macharia, Francis W. Maina, Cecelia Mamboleo, Lydia M. Mayaka, Francis 
Mbugua Ndungu, Kimeu N. Nganga, Francis Mbogo Njunge, Vincent Nyoike, 
Francis Olewe Ochilo, Maurice Okach, Edwin A.O. Omori, Lucy G. Onono, Evans 
K. Onsongo, Eric Onyango, Sellah Caroline Opati, Rachel M. Pussy, Farhat M. 
Sheikh, Phaedra Vrontamitis, Adams T. Wamai, Frederick M. Yafes; and

    (3) the following United States Government contractors: Moses Namayi 
and Josiah Odero Owuor;

Whereas 85 people were injured in the Dar es Salaam bombing, including 2 United 
        States citizens and 5 Foreign Service Nationals;
Whereas 1 Foreign Service National working at the Dar es Salaam embassy, Saidi 
        Rogarth, is still listed by the Department of State as missing;
Whereas 11 people were killed in the Dar es Salaam bombing, including--

    (1) Yusuf Ndange, a Foreign Service National; and

    (2) the following United States Government contractors: Abdulrahaman 
Abdalla, Paul E. Elisha, Abdalla Mnyola, Abbas William Mwilla, Bakari 
Nyumbu, Mtendeje Rajabu, Ramadhani Mahundi, and Dotto Ramadhani;

Whereas security guards at both embassies acted bravely on the day of the 
        bombings, protecting the lives and property of citizens of the United 
        States, Kenya, and Tanzania;
Whereas the outpouring of aid and assistance from the people and Governments of 
        Kenya and Tanzania was widespread and greatly appreciated by the people 
        of the United States;
Whereas Congress provided emergency supplemental appropriations of $50,000,000 
        as economic aid to Kenya and Tanzania as compensation to the bombing 
        victim families and for reconstruction of the damaged structures 
        surrounding the embassies;
Whereas the structural damages in Nairobi alone exceeded $500,000,000;
Whereas the people and economies of Kenya and Tanzania are still recovering and 
        rebuilding from the terror attacks intended to kill United States 
        citizens;
Whereas Congress wishes to recognize the sacrifices of Foreign Service 
        Nationals, Foreign Service employees, and locally employed staff who 
        died as a result of injuries suffered abroad;
Whereas in the 110th Congress the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2828 (the 
        Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007) to provide 
        compensation to the families of those who died in the Nairobi attack;
Whereas the United States Government is partnering with the people and 
        Governments of Kenya and Tanzania to help both countries obtain a more 
        democratic future;
Whereas 12 of the suspects indicted in the case have either been killed, 
        captured, or are serving life sentences without parole;
Whereas in June 1999, Osama bin Laden was placed on the Federal Bureau of 
        Investigation's most wanted terrorist list for his connection to the 
        bombings; and
Whereas the United States Government continues to search for the remaining 
        suspects, including Osama bin Laden: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 10th 
        anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the United States 
        embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;
            (2) memorializes the citizens and families of the United 
        States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of 
        Tanzania whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these 
        attacks;
            (3) mourns the loss of those who lost their lives in these 
        tragic and senseless attacks, especially those who were 
        employed by the embassies;
            (4) remembers the families and colleagues of the victims 
        whose lives have been forever changed by the loss endured on 
        August 7, 1998;
            (5) expresses its deepest gratitude to the people of Kenya 
        and Tanzania for their gracious contributions and assistance 
        following these attacks;
            (6) reaffirms its support for the people of Kenya and 
        Tanzania in striving for future opportunity, democracy, and 
        prosperity; and
            (7) reaffirms its resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other 
        terrorist organizations.
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