[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 618 Introduced in Senate (IS)] 110th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 618 Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 22, 2008 Mr. Lugar (for himself and Mr. Biden) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the tenth anniversary of the bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and memorializing the citizens of the United States, Kenya, and Tanzania whose lives were claimed as a result of the al Qaeda led terrorist attacks. Whereas on August 7, 1998, the al Qaeda terrorist group, led by Osama bin Laden, organized nearly simultaneous vehicular bombing attacks on the United States embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam; Whereas approximately 4,000 people were injured in the Nairobi bombing, including 14 United States citizens, 13 Foreign Service Nationals, and 2 contractors; Whereas 213 people were killed in the bombing in Nairobi, including victims who were employees of the United States Government, or were family members of employees 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 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 contractors: Abdulrahaman Abdalla, Paul E. Elisha, Abdalla Mnyola, Abbas William Mwilla, Bakari Nyumbu, Mtendeje Rajabu, Ramadhani Mahundi, and Dotto Ramadhani; Whereas damage to both buildings was extensive, rendering the facilities unusable; 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 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 United States embassies in both Nairobi and Dar es Salaam have been rebuilt; 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; and Whereas the United States Government continues to search for the remaining suspects, including Osama bin Laden: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) recognizes the historic significance of the tenth anniversary of the al Qaeda bombings of the United States embassies in Nairobi, Kenya and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; (2) mourns the loss of those who lost their lives in these tragic and senseless attacks, especially those who were employed by the embassies; (3) remembers the families and colleagues of the victims whose lives have been forever changed by the loss endured on August 7, 1998; (4) expresses its deepest gratitude to the people of Kenya and Tanzania for their gracious contributions and assistance following these attacks; (5) reaffirms its support for the people of Kenya and Tanzania in striving for future opportunity, democracy, and prosperity; and (6) reaffirms its resolve to defeat al Qaeda and other terrorist organizations. <all>