[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1461 Introduced in House (IH)]
110th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1461
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the
United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United
States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania
whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these attacks.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 18, 2008
Mr. Scott of Georgia (for himself and Mr. Berman) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign
Affairs
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 10th anniversary of the terrorist bombings of the
United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
and the memorializing of the citizens and families of the United
States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of Tanzania
whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these attacks.
Whereas, on August 7, 1998, there were near simultaneous vehicular bombings of
the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania;
Whereas the bombs detonated at the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya,
and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, were an act of terrorism masterminded by
Osama bin Laden and perpetrated by members of al Qaeda as a conspiracy
to kill United States citizens;
Whereas although the bombs detonated before reaching their primary destination,
the effects of the bombs were still widespread and catastrophic to the
people of the Republic of Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, and
the United States;
Whereas at least 213 people died in the Nairobi, Kenya, bombing, approximately
5,000 people were injured, and the majority of those killed and injured
were Kenya nationals;
Whereas in the Nairobi bombing, the victims included 14 United States citizens,
13 Foreign Service Nationals, and 2 United States Government
contractors;
Whereas the Nairobi bombing victims included employees of the United States
Government, and a family member of an employee of the United States
Government, namely--
(1) the following United States citizens: Nathan Aliganga, Julian
Bartley, Sr., Julian Bartley, Jr., Jean Dalizu, Molly Hardy, Kenneth
Hobson, Prabhi Kavaler, Arlene Kirk, Dr. Mary Louise Martin, Michelle
O'Connor, Sherry Olds, and Uttamlal (Tom) Shah;
(2) the following Foreign Service Nationals: Chrispin W. Bonyo,
Lawrence A. Gitau, Hindu O. Idi, Tony Irungu, Geoffrey Kalio, G. Joel
Kamau, Lucy N. Karigi, Francis M. Kibe, Joe Kiongo, Dominic Kithuva, Peter
K. Macharia, Francis W. Maina, Cecelia Mamboleo, Lydia M. Mayaka, Francis
Mbugua Ndungu, Kimeu N. Nganga, Francis Mbogo Njunge, Vincent Nyoike,
Francis Olewe Ochilo, Maurice Okach, Edwin A.O. Omori, Lucy G. Onono, Evans
K. Onsongo, Eric Onyango, Sellah Caroline Opati, Rachel M. Pussy, Farhat M.
Sheikh, Phaedra Vrontamitis, Adams T. Wamai, Frederick M. Yafes; and
(3) the following United States Government contractors: Moses Namayi
and Josiah Odero Owuor;
Whereas 85 people were injured in the Dar es Salaam bombing, including 2 United
States citizens and 5 Foreign Service Nationals;
Whereas 1 Foreign Service National working at the Dar es Salaam embassy, Saidi
Rogarth, is still listed by the Department of State as missing;
Whereas 11 people were killed in the Dar es Salaam bombing, including--
(1) Yusuf Ndange, a Foreign Service National; and
(2) the following United States Government contractors: Abdulrahaman
Abdalla, Paul E. Elisha, Abdalla Mnyola, Abbas William Mwilla, Bakari
Nyumbu, Mtendeje Rajabu, Ramadhani Mahundi, and Dotto Ramadhani;
Whereas security guards at both embassies acted bravely on the day of the
bombings, protecting the lives and property of citizens of the United
States, Kenya, and Tanzania;
Whereas the outpouring of aid and assistance from the people and Governments of
Kenya and Tanzania was widespread and greatly appreciated by the people
of the United States;
Whereas Congress provided emergency supplemental appropriations of $50,000,000
as economic aid to Kenya and Tanzania as compensation to the bombing
victim families and for reconstruction of the damaged structures
surrounding the embassies;
Whereas the structural damages in Nairobi alone exceeded $500,000,000;
Whereas the people and economies of Kenya and Tanzania are still recovering and
rebuilding from the terror attacks intended to kill United States
citizens;
Whereas Congress wishes to recognize the sacrifices of Foreign Service
Nationals, Foreign Service employees, and locally employed staff who
died as a result of injuries suffered abroad;
Whereas in the 110th Congress the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2828 (the
Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007) to provide
compensation to the families of those who died in the Nairobi attack;
Whereas the United States Government is partnering with the people and
Governments of Kenya and Tanzania to help both countries obtain a more
democratic future;
Whereas 12 of the suspects indicted in the case have either been killed,
captured, or are serving life sentences without parole;
Whereas in June 1999, Osama bin Laden was placed on the Federal Bureau of
Investigation's most wanted terrorist list for his connection to the
bombings; and
Whereas the United States Government continues to search for the remaining
suspects, including Osama bin Laden: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the historic significance of the 10th
anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the United States
embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;
(2) memorializes the citizens and families of the United
States, the Republic of Kenya, and the United Republic of
Tanzania whose lives were lost and injured as a result of these
attacks;
(3) mourns the loss of those who lost their lives in these
tragic and senseless attacks, especially those who were
employed by the embassies;
(4) remembers the families and colleagues of the victims
whose lives have been forever changed by the loss endured on
August 7, 1998;
(5) expresses its deepest gratitude to the people of Kenya
and Tanzania for their gracious contributions and assistance
following these attacks;
(6) reaffirms its support for the people of Kenya and
Tanzania in striving for future opportunity, democracy, and
prosperity; and
(7) reaffirms its resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other
terrorist organizations.
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