US Senate passes resolution on gurdwara shooting

The six were shot dead by Wade Michael Page,a white supremacist,on August 5 last year at the Wisconsin Gurdwara in Oak Creek.

Offering condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in the shooting,the resolution condemned hatred and acts of violence towards racial and religious groups and called for renewed efforts to end the violence.

Standing with those who plan to gather at Oak Creek on August 2 through August 5 to memorialise the lives lost in the shooting and to continue healing as a community,the resolution also commends the heroism of the first responders and members of the community who courageously placed their lives in danger to prevent the deaths of more innocent people. The heroic action of law enforcement officers such as Officer Sam Lenda prevented additional loss of life,it said.

Other Senators who co-sponsored the resolution were Chris Coons,John Cornyn and Kirsten Gillibrand.

The recently formed Sikh caucus in the House of Representatives announced it would introduce a similar resolution today.

The resolution will be introduced by Congresswoman Judy Chu and Congressman David G Valadao,co-chairs of the American-Sikh Congressional Caucus,along with other Caucus members and representatives.