Bill > SR130

This resolution condemns a violent antisemitic firebombing attack that occurred on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado during a "Run for Their Lives" walk, which was advocating for the safe release of hostages held by Hamas. The attack wounded 12 people, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor, and is part of a broader pattern of increasing antisemitic incidents in the United States, where Jewish people (2.4% of the population) are victims of 67% of religious-based hate crimes, with antisemitic incidents rising by an estimated 344% over the past five years. The resolution highlights several recent antisemitic incidents in Pennsylvania, including attacks on the Governor's Residence and attempts to target Jewish institutions, and calls for condemning these acts of hate and violence. The Senate resolves to condemn the specific firebombing attack, express gratitude to law enforcement and organizations responding to terrorism and hate, and pledge solidarity with the Jewish community in combating the rise of antisemitism, emphasizing that Jewish people should be able to live without fear of harassment or attack simply for being Jewish.

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