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Full Text of HR0492  102nd General Assembly

HR0492 102ND GENERAL ASSEMBLY


  

 


 
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HOUSE 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
 

 

 

HR0492- 2 -LRB102 20618 LAW 29489 r

1    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
2HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
3we declare the month of October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month in
4the State of Illinois.