WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet along with Colorado Representatives Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Brittany Pettersen, Jason Crow, Jeff Hurd, and Jeff Crank, recently joined a bipartisan resolution condemning the horrific antisemitic attack that took place on the Pearl Street Mall on the afternoon of Sunday, June 1st.
“This attack was not random. It was a deliberate hate crime against the Jewish community that was planned for months,” Hickenlooper said in a speech on the Senate floor. “…We need to do more to protect the Jewish community in Colorado, and across the country – and make sure that they feel safe in the aftermath of this horrific attack.”
The resolution denounces the rise in antisemitic violence across the country, citing a disturbing increase in attacks against Jewish Americans – including the horrific assault on 15 Coloradans who had gathered for a peaceful march calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza. It also calls upon the American people to stand united in supporting the victims and their families, as the community continues to promote peace and safety.
Hickenlooper recently took to the Senate floor to condemn the attack, and to bring attention to the increase in antisemitic hate crimes.
“Run For Their Lives is deeply appreciative of this declaration against antisemitism and for the ongoing support and strength of both Congressman Joe Neguse, Senator Michael Bennet, and other representatives around our state since the attack on June 1st. We will continue marching until every last Israeli hostage has been released from Gaza, and we will continue making our voices heard until every Jew worldwide is safe from the threats of antisemitism and violence. We invite all people across the country and across the globe to join us. Together, we cannot be stopped,” said representatives from the Boulder and Denver Chapters of Run For Their Lives.
The full text of the resolution is available HERE.