Condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack.

S. Res. 694 · 115th Congress · Nov 15, 2018 · Lineage

RESOLUTION

That the Senate—

(1)

condemns the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were injured;

(2)

honors the memory of the victims who were killed and expresses the hope that their memory may be a blessing to their families and community;

(3)

expresses hope for a full and speedy recovery and pledges continued support for the people who were injured in the attack;

(4)

offers heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies to the Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Life Jewish congregations, the Pittsburgh Jewish community, and the families, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy;

(5)

honors the selfless and dedicated service of the law enforcement and emergency response officials who responded to the attack and the medical professionals who provided and continue to provide care for the victims;

(6)

condemns rising anti-Semitism and stands with the Jewish community in Pittsburgh, the United States, and around the world; and

(7)

reaffirms the commitment of the United States—

(A)

to condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms;

(B)

to protect the right of the people of the United States to freely exercise their religious beliefs; and

(C)

to ensure the safety and security of all people of the United States.

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Nov 15, 2018viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Toomey (for himself, Mr. Casey, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Alexander, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Booker, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Brown, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Collins, Mr. Coons, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Daines, Mr. Donnelly, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Enzi, Mrs. Ernst, Mrs. Feinstein, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Flake, Mr. Gardner, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Harris, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Heinrich, Ms. Heitkamp, Mr. Heller, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Jones, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. King, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Kyl, Mr. Lankford, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Markey, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Merkley, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mr. Murphy, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Paul, Mr. Perdue, Mr. Peters, Mr. Portman, Mr. Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Sasse, Mr. Schatz, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. Smith, Ms. Stabenow, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Tillis, Mr. Udall, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Warner, Ms. Warren, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Wyden, and Mr. Young) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

Condemning the horrific, anti-Semitic attack at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, expressing support and prayers for all those affected by the tragedy, and applauding the dedication and bravery of law enforcement and emergency response officials in responding to the attack.

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