[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1313 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1313

  Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took 
 place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring 
              the memory of those who died in the attack.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 2, 2022

   Mr. Steil (for himself, Mr. Grothman, Mr. Gallagher, Ms. Moore of 
   Wisconsin, Mr. Tiffany, Mr. Fitzgerald, Mr. Pocan, and Mr. Kind) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                        on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the tragic attack that took 
 place at the Oak Creek Sikh Gurdwara on August 5, 2012, and honoring 
              the memory of those who died in the attack.

Whereas the freedom of religion is protected in the Constitution, and no 
        religious institution should be subject to violence, hate, intolerance, 
        or religious and racial discrimination;
Whereas, on Sunday, August 5, 2012, a shooting took place killing 7 worshipers 
        at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, a gurdwara, in Oak Creek, Wisconsin;
Whereas the attack occurred as members of the congregation prepared a free 
        community meal served to all congregants arriving for Sunday services;
Whereas several worshipers were injured including a responding officer, 
        Lieutenant Brian Murphy, who was shot 15 times at close range;
Whereas Lieutenant Brian Murphy and all the first responders to the Oak Creek 
        Gurdwara demonstrated great courage in their quick response to the 
        shooting, saving countless lives;
Whereas the Oak Creek shooting was a senseless act of violence and tragedy that 
        should never befall any house of worship;
Whereas the Sikh community responded to the shooting in Oak Creek with 
        compassion and stayed true to the Sikh principle of chardi kala, which 
        roughly translates to ``relentless optimism'';
Whereas 10 years later, the effects of this shooting are still being felt and 
        will be for years to come; and
Whereas the Oak Creek community will continue to overcome the tragedy and become 
        stronger than before: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) condemns in the strongest possible terms the horrific 
        attack that occurred at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin on August 
        5, 2012;
            (2) honors the memory of Paramjit Kaur, Suveg Singh 
        Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, 
        Prakash Singh, and Baba Punjab Singh who died in the attack;
            (3) offers its heartfelt condolences to the families, 
        friends, and loved ones of those who died in the attack;
            (4) recognizes the Sikh community for demonstrating 
        unwavering courage, strength, and resilience in response;
            (5) applauds the bravery of Lieutenant Brian Murphy and 
        other first responders who prevented the gunman from 
        potentially taking more lives and quickly treated those who 
        were wounded; and
            (6) condemns intolerance, including religious and racial 
        discrimination, and calls for unwavering resolve to prevent and 
        seek justice for acts of hate and terror.
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