[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 618 Reported in Senate (RS)]
Calendar No. 912
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, and Mr.
Cardin) 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
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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.
Calendar No. 912
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 618
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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.
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July 29 (legislative day, July 28), 2008
Reported without amendment