Pennsylvania SR 169: A Resolution condemning the antisemitic firebombing attack on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, against peaceful demonstrators and calling for the Commonwealth to combat the continued rise of antisemitism.

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PRINTER'S NO. 1211
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No. 169
Session of
2025
INTRODUCED BY SCHWANK, SANTARSIERO, COSTA, HUGHES, J. WARD,
MALONE, MASTRIANO, SAVAL, COLLETT, PENNYCUICK, TARTAGLIONE,
KIM, FONTANA, KANE, BAKER, COMITTA, ARGALL, PHILLIPS-HILL,
STREET, HAYWOOD, VOGEL, STEFANO AND CAPPELLETTI,
OCTOBER 6, 2025
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, OCTOBER 6, 2025
A RESOLUTION
Condemning the antisemitic firebombing attack on June 1, 2025,
in Boulder, Colorado, against peaceful demonstrators and
calling for the Commonwealth to combat the continued rise of
antisemitism.
WHEREAS, On June 1, 2025, during a Run for Their Lives walk,
which advocated for the safe release of hostages being held by
Hamas, a terrorist firebombed peaceful demonstrators for simply
being Jewish or supporting the Jewish community; and
WHEREAS, This act of violence wounded 12 people, who suffered
burns and other injuries; and
WHEREAS, The oldest victim, who is 88 years of age, also
survived the Holocaust; and
WHEREAS, Run for Their Lives is a national peaceful
organization with chapters in 35 states and several within
communities in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Everyone should hope for the quick healing and
recovery of the victims of this violent antisemitic attack; and
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WHEREAS, Antisemitic incidents have risen by an estimated
344% over the past five years; and
WHEREAS, Many incidents have occurred in this Commonwealth;
and
WHEREAS, These violent antisemitic attacks are not just
isolated to this Commonwealth, they are happening nationwide,
including the murder of two Israeli diplomats in Washington, DC;
and
WHEREAS, These reprehensible acts against the Jewish
community must end, and we must work and connect with the Jewish
community to combat the rise of antisemitism; and
WHEREAS, The Jewish community in this Commonwealth,
nationwide and throughout the world should be able to live their
lives without fear of being harassed or attacked for simply
being Jewish; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate condemn the antisemitic firebombing
attack on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, against peaceful
demonstrators, and call for this Commonwealth to combat the
continued rise of antisemitism; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Senate recognize and express gratitude to
law enforcement and organizations who capably respond to acts of
terrorism, antisemitism and other forms of hate; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Senate pledge its solidarity and
unwavering support for the Jewish community and the continued
work to combat the rise of antisemitism in this Commonwealth.
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