Today, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) voted to pass resolutions to condemn violence towards historically Black colleges and universities and to condemn the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas.
“Hate has no place in America. Today, the House sent a clear message to HBCUs and Jewish communities across America that the country stands united behind them and we will work together to fight hate, anti-Semitism, racism, and violence in all forms,” said Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney. “No one should be afraid to go to school or to pray. These threats towards HBCUs and attacks on synagogues and the Jewish community will not be tolerated.”
“The Talmud, the code of Jewish law, teaches that ‘One who saves a single life, saves an entire world.’ We join with Representative Maloney and our United States Congress in applauding the selfless efforts of the clergy, congregants, law enforcement and community of Colleyville in saving lives and truly inspiring America,” said Rabbi Douglas Kohn, Temple Beth Jacob of Newburgh.
“The resolution to condemn threats of violence against our nation’s HBCUs is a welcome measure of support for the many students, faculty, and staff on those campuses who deserve to learn and work in a safe environment, without fear of racism or any form of hatred,” said Marist College President Kevin Weinman. “My thanks to Representative Maloney and the strong bipartisan support of his fellow House members on this resolution.”
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Background on H.Res.881 - Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022:
- H.Res. 881 was passed with bipartisan support, by voice vote.
- The resolution condemns the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, on January 15, 2022.
- The resolution does the following:
- (1) stands with the community of Colleyville, Texas, the hostages, and all those affected by the terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel on January 15, 2022;
- (2) commends the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers and emergency responders who responded to Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas;
- (3) condemns this heinous terrorist attack; and
- (4) reaffirms our commitment to combat hate, bigotry, antisemitism, and violence against Jewish Americans.
- Full text of the resolution is available here.
- H.Con.Res. 70 was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 418 – 0.
- The resolution condemns threats of violence against HBCUs and reaffirms support for HBCUs and their students.
- The resolution does the following:
- (1) condemns violence and the threat of violence against HBCUs, including bomb threats made against several HBCUs on January 5, 2022, January 31, 2022, and February 1, 2022;
- (2) recognizes Black History Month and honors the legacy of HBCUs; and
- (3) reaffirms the commitment of the United States Federal Government to combat violence against HBCU students, faculty, and staff.
- Full text of the resolution is available here.