H.Res. 800

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 800 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 800

Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 10, 2025

Mr. Correa (for himself and Ms. Tlaib) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform

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RESOLUTION

Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.

Whereas Alexander Michel Odeh was born in Jifna, Palestine, on April 4, 1944, 
and resided in Orange County, California, for most of his adult life, 
including Santa Ana;
Whereas Alex Odeh was a peace activist who worked to promote civil liberties for 
Arab-Americans in the United States and for civil and human rights 
around the world;
Whereas Alex Odeh was also a published poet and a lecturer of Arabic language at 
Coastline College and California State University, Fullerton;
Whereas Alex Odeh was the Southern California Regional Director of the American-
Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) when, on October 11, 1985, he 
was killed when a pipe bomb exploded as he entered the ADC office in 
Santa Ana, California;
Whereas Alex Odeh is survived by his wife, Norma Odeh, and his three daughters, 
Helena Odeh, Samya Odeh, and Susan Odeh; and
Whereas those responsible for the act of domestic terrorism which killed Alex 
Odeh have yet to be brought to justice: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That--
(1) the House of Representatives acknowledges with profound 
sorrow the death of Alexander Michel Odeh, a victim of domestic 
terrorism;
(2) the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathy 
to the members of the family of the late Mr. Odeh and the 
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in their 
bereavement;
(3) the Clerk of the House of Representatives will 
communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy 
thereof to the family of the deceased; and
(4) when the House of Representatives adjourns today, it 
adjourns as a further mark of respect to the memory of Mr. 
Odeh.
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