This Senate resolution honors the life of Sarah Lynn Milgrim and condemns recent extremist attacks that killed her and Yaron Lischinsky. Sarah Milgrim was born on December 29, 1998. She participated in music and theater in high school and performed with local choirs. She earned a Bachelor of Science in environmental science from the University of Kansas and later earned master's degrees in International Affairs (American University) and Resource Development and Sustainability (United Nations University for Peace in Costa Rica). In fall 2023, she began working as the Director of Civil Society Affairs at the Embassy of Israel in Washington, DC. The resolution says she worked to fight religious discrimination and violence. After a panel discussion on peace and conflict resolution, a gunman carried out a targeted attack that killed Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah. The resolution (1) strongly condemns violence targeted at religious groups, (2) remembers Sarah Milgrim and celebrates her work, (3) denounces the senseless violence that resulted in their deaths, and (4) supports the full prosecution of the individual who committed the attack. The resolution was submitted by Senators Marshall and Moran and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
The resolution states the Senate's view: it honors Sarah Milgrim, condemns targeted extremist violence, and supports prosecuting the attacker. It records facts about Sarah's life, education, and work at the Embassy of Israel. It was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. No publicly available information on legal effects or new programs from this resolution.
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Supporters say the resolution honors Sarah Milgrim's life and career, condemns violence directed at religious groups, remembers the victims, and urges that the person who committed this extremist attack be fully prosecuted.
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