Remembering Atlanta Spa Shootings
Official: Commemorating the 5-year remembrance of the March 16, 2021, shootings in the Atlanta, Georgia, region and denouncing continuing anti-Asian hate, including the resurgence of xenophobic and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
This resolution remembers the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings and condemns ongoing anti-Asian hate and violence.
1. This resolution commemorates the five-year anniversary of the March 16, 2021, shootings in Atlanta. 2. It honors the eight victims, including seven women, and expresses condolences to their families and communities. 3. The resolution condemns ongoing anti-Asian hate and the harmful rhetoric that contributes to discrimination. 4. It calls for improvements in hate crime reporting and support for affected communities. 5. The resolution emphasizes the need for culturally responsive mental health services for those impacted by violence.
Asian American communities and families of the victims are directly affected by this resolution.