This resolution formally recognizes the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre , acknowledging it as one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese and anti-immigrant violence in United States history. It condemns the racist mob violence perpetrated against the Chinese community and the failure of authorities to protect residents or hold perpetrators accountable. Furthermore, the resolution condemns historical efforts to erase, distort, or deny the reality of this massacre and other acts of anti-Asian violence, highlighting the widespread anti-Chinese racism and xenophobia prevalent during that period. The resolution honors the significant contributions of Chinese immigrant laborers whose work helped build critical American infrastructure despite facing exploitation, discrimination, and violence. It emphasizes the importance of education about the Rock Springs Chinese Massacre and the broader history of anti-Asian discrimination in schools and institutions of higher education. To preserve this history, it encourages the documentation, interpretation, and commemoration of the massacre site in Wyoming, including through archaeological excavations and consideration for federal historic preservation programs. Ultimately, this resolution recognizes Congress's responsibility to learn from the history of anti-Asian violence and work toward racial justice.