[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[S. Res. 618 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 618

Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States 
     embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and 
 memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania 
  whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist 
                                attacks.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 22, 2008

    Mr. Lugar (for himself, Mr. Biden, Mr. Coleman, Mr. Hagel, Mr. 
   Barrasso, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Sununu, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Feingold, Mr. 
Cardin, Mr. Nelson of Florida, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

                July 29 (legislative day, July 28), 2008

                Reported by Mr. Biden, without amendment

                             August 1, 2008

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States 
     embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and 
 memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania 
  whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist 
                                attacks.

Whereas on August 7, 1998, the al Qaeda terrorist group, led by Osama bin Laden, 
        organized nearly simultaneous vehicular bombing attacks on the United 
        States embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam;
Whereas approximately 4,000 people were injured in the Nairobi bombing, 
        including 14 United States citizens, 13 Foreign Service Nationals, and 2 
        contractors;
Whereas 213 people were killed in the bombing in Nairobi, including victims who 
        were employees of the United States Government, or were family members 
        of employees 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 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 contractors: Abdulrahaman Abdalla, Paul E. Elisha, 
Abdalla Mnyola, Abbas William Mwilla, Bakari Nyumbu, Mtendeje Rajabu, 
Ramadhani Mahundi, and Dotto Ramadhani;

Whereas damage to both buildings was extensive, rendering the facilities 
        unusable;
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 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 United States embassies in both Nairobi and Dar es Salaam have been 
        rebuilt;
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; and
Whereas the United States Government continues to search for the remaining 
        suspects, including Osama bin Laden: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the historic significance of the tenth 
        anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the United States 
        embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;
            (2) mourns the loss of those who lost their lives in these 
        tragic and senseless attacks, especially those who were 
        employed by the embassies;
            (3) remembers the families and colleagues of the victims 
        whose lives have been forever changed by the loss endured on 
        August 7, 1998;
            (4) expresses its deepest gratitude to the people of Kenya 
        and Tanzania for their gracious contributions and assistance 
        following these attacks;
            (5) reaffirms its support for the people of Kenya and 
        Tanzania in striving for future opportunity, democracy, and 
        prosperity; and
            (6) reaffirms its resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other 
        terrorist organizations.
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