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HOUSE RESOLUTION

  
 
2    WHEREAS, The first day of April is celebrated annually as 
3the Assyrian New Year, also known as Kha b'Nissan or Akitu; and
  
 
4    WHEREAS, The Assyrian New Year is not only the first day of 
5the new year but also marks the start of spring and serves as a 
6symbol of revival; and
  
 
7    WHEREAS, According to the Assyrian Policy Institute, 
8Illinois is home to more than 80,000 Assyrian Americans; and
  
 
9    WHEREAS, The Assyrian New Year serves to remind the State 
10of Illinois of the many substantial contributions the Assyrian 
11community has made to Illinois and the social fabric of our 
12state; and
  
 
13    WHEREAS, In their various countries of origin, including 
14Iraq, Syria, Turkey, and Iran, governing authorities 
15historically infringed on the cultural and linguistic rights 
16of Assyrians and prohibited public celebrations of the 
17Assyrian New Year; and
  
 
18    WHEREAS, It is imperative that members of the Assyrian 
19community across the globe feel seen, valued, and encouraged 
20to celebrate and preserve their cultural heritage; therefore, 
 
 
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1be it
  
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE 
3HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that 
4we recognize the cultural importance and history surrounding 
5the observance of the Assyrian New Year for Assyrian 
6Americans; and be it further
  
 
7    RESOLVED, That we join the Assyrian-American community 
8across Illinois in celebrating the Assyrian New Year and wish 
9all who observe this holiday a healthy and prosperous new 
10year; and be it further
  
 
11    RESOLVED, That we express our appreciation for the 
12vibrancy, tenacity, and contributions of the Assyrian-American 
13community.