Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and Politics
Why This Matters
This resolution recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre and honors the victims while condemning the violence against them.
If you care about historical injustices, this resolution honors the memory of at least 28 Chinese workers killed in Rock Springs.
Who this affects
descendants of victims · Asian-American communities · history enthusiasts
What does this resolution do?
1This resolution honors the memory of the Chinese immigrant workers murdered in the 1885 Rock Springs Massacre.
2It acknowledges the massacre as a significant event in the history of anti-Chinese violence in the United States.
3The resolution condemns the racist mob violence and the failure of authorities to protect the Chinese community.
4It encourages education and commemoration of the massacre to preserve its historical significance.
