H.C.R. 202 Enrolled

RESOLUTION CONDEMNING RETALIATION
AGAINST ISLAMIC AND ARAB
COMMUNITIES
2001 SECOND SPECIAL SESSION
STATE OF UTAH
Sponsor: David Litvack
Patrice M. Arent
Ty McCartney
Ralph Becker
Paul Ray
Mike Thompson
Jackie Biskupski
Glenn L. Way
Brad King
Trisha S. Beck
Patricia W. Jones
Gerry A. Adair
Cindy Beshear
LaWanna Lou Shurtliff
Eric K Hutchings
Judy Ann Buffmire
James R. Gowans
Fred J. Fife
Brent H. Goodfellow
Duane E. Bourdeaux
Carol Spackman Moss

This concurrent resolution of the Legislature and the Governor condemns acts of bigotry
targeting Muslims and Arabs in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001. The
resolution urges all citizens to help put an end to these acts of racism. The resolution urges
that the citizens of Utah and the nation stand together to seek justice but to avoid assessing
unwarranted blame.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah, the Governor concurring therein:
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, a horrible and tragic crime against all humanity was
committed, leaving this country, the state of Utah, and its residents devastated and lost for an
understanding of this event;
WHEREAS, since September 11th, Arab and Muslim citizens and institutions across this
nation and state have been targeted for blame and have been unjustly subjected to violence, verbal
threats, and angry rebuke;
WHEREAS, the struggle for justice should not be guided by vengeance against those of
Arab descent or of the Islamic faith;
WHEREAS, the terrorists who committed the attacks of September 11th were motivated
by their own hatred and contempt rather than the teachings of the Islamic religion;
WHEREAS, the state of Utah and the United States of America are vividly aware of the
lessons learned by experience in places like Topaz, Utah and other internment camps used during

World War II to imprison Japanese-Americans; and
WHEREAS, Utah and the United States of America is a land of opportunity and freedom for
people of all religious, racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah, the
Governor concurring therein, urges the citizens of the state of Utah to condemn all acts of bigotry
targeting our Muslim and Arab friends and neighbors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in this time of healing, it is vital that as the residents of
the state of Utah and of this great nation seek justice for those responsible for the acts of terrorism
on our nation and its people, that we not resort to unwarranted blame and acts of anger.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature and the Governor urge all citizens of
Utah to help put an end to all incidents of racism and hatred.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, at this time more than ever, it is vital that we stand
together as a state and nation in protecting the rights and lives of all residents of Utah and the United
States of America.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Islamic Society
of Greater Salt Lake City.

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