Remembering the 2021 FedEx Shooting
Official: Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the April 15, 2021, mass shooting at a FedEx Ground facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, and denouncing all forms of anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
This resolution commemorates the five-year remembrance of the mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis and condemns anti-Asian hate.
1. This resolution marks the five-year anniversary of a tragic mass shooting that killed eight people in Indianapolis. 2. It specifically denounces anti-Asian hate and the harmful rhetoric that has increased since the shooting. 3. The resolution acknowledges the ongoing trauma faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander communities due to hate crimes. 4. It emphasizes the need for better mental health services for those affected by anti-Asian violence. 5. The resolution also highlights the contributions of South Asian immigrants to American society despite facing discrimination.
This resolution affects the families of the shooting victims, Asian American communities, and those facing discrimination in the U.S.