Honors Victims of Rock Springs Massacre
Official: Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre.
This resolution recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre and honors the victims while condemning the violence against them.
1. This resolution honors the memory of the Chinese immigrant workers murdered in the 1885 Rock Springs Massacre. 2. It acknowledges the massacre as a significant event in the history of anti-Chinese violence in the United States. 3. The resolution condemns the racist mob violence and the failure of authorities to protect the Chinese community. 4. It encourages education and commemoration of the massacre to preserve its historical significance.
This resolution affects the descendants of the victims, Asian-American communities, and those interested in U.S. history.