Bill Text: IL SR0031 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced


Bill Title: Declares the month of October 2023 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2023-01-31 - Referred to Assignments [SR0031 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR0031-Introduced.html


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SENATE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the
3world with more than one billion followers worldwide and six
4million in the United States; and
5 WHEREAS, During the month of October, the culture,
6history, traditions, achievements, and contributions of Hindus
7are recognized and celebrated throughout the United States;
8and
9 WHEREAS, American Hindus have made numerous positive
10contributions in all aspects of society, from science to
11business to politics to spirituality; and
12 WHEREAS, Illinois' vibrant American Hindu community has
13contributed tremendously to the vitality of the State and
14enriched the lives of its citizens; and
15 WHEREAS, Hindus strive to achieve dharma, which is a code
16of living that emphasizes good conduct and morality; and
17 WHEREAS, The American Hindu community will collectively
18celebrate its heritage during the month of October by focusing
19on its culture and the diverse spiritual traditions rooted in
20India; therefore, be it

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1 RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
2ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the month of
3October 2023 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois.
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