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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.