A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

10/7/2024, 5:49 PM

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.

Bill 118 sres 847 is a resolution that aims to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in Illinois as a victim of a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution condemns the senseless act of violence that took the life of Wadee and calls for justice to be served for his family and community.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It emphasizes the need for unity and understanding among all communities, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Through this resolution, the US Congress seeks to bring attention to the tragic loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and send a message of solidarity and support to his family and the Palestinian-American community. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against hate and intolerance in our society and the importance of promoting peace and acceptance among all individuals.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 847
Introduced on
2024-09-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

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9/24/2024
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Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and peaceful protest are constitutionally protected.

Bill 118 sres 847 is a resolution that aims to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in Illinois as a victim of a hate crime due to his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution condemns the senseless act of violence that took the life of Wadee and calls for justice to be served for his family and community.

The resolution highlights the importance of standing against hate crimes and discrimination based on race, religion, or ethnicity. It emphasizes the need for unity and understanding among all communities, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Through this resolution, the US Congress seeks to bring attention to the tragic loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and send a message of solidarity and support to his family and the Palestinian-American community. It serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against hate and intolerance in our society and the importance of promoting peace and acceptance among all individuals.
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Official Title as IntroducedA resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

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Latest Summary11/25/2024

This resolution recognizes the loss of Wadee Alfayoumi and that the United States has zero tolerance for hate crimes, Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, and anti-Palestinian and anti-Arab discrimination. It also recognizes that freedom of speech and pea...

Latest Action9/24/2024
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6374)