Honoring the victims of hate crimes of Islamophobia and anti-immigrant sentiment, in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, where individuals were targeted by violence and hatred, because they were Muslim or perceived to be Muslim.

wishes to recognize the victims and express condolences to surviving family members for this senseless loss of life due to Islamophobic hate crimes or hate crimes committed against those perceived to be Muslim in the United States;

represents and upholds the human rights and dignity of all its citizens and decries the escalation of intimidation, violence, vandalism, and arson which continues to be on the rise against people or institutions perceived to be Muslim; and

recognizes the positive contributions which Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs, and South Asians make to United States society as part of the diverse fabric of cultures in the Nation and affirms to uphold the rights of religious freedom enshrined in the Constitution.