Full Text of HR0485 102nd General Assembly
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| 1 | | HOUSE RESOLUTION
| 2 | | WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the | 3 | | world with more than one billion followers worldwide, six | 4 | | million in the United States, and over 250,000 in Illinois; | 5 | | and
| 6 | | WHEREAS, Illinois is proud of its rich cultural history | 7 | | and the many people who call our state home; and
| 8 | | WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vibrant Hindu community; | 9 | | and
| 10 | | WHEREAS, Hindu-Americans have made significant | 11 | | contributions across all fields, including science, education, | 12 | | medicine, law, politics, business, culture, sports, and more; | 13 | | and
| 14 | | WHEREAS, Hindu heritage, culture, traditions, and values | 15 | | have enriched our great state; and
| 16 | | WHEREAS, During the month of October 2021, the Hindu | 17 | | community across the State of Illinois and across our nation | 18 | | will collectively celebrate Hindu heritage; and
| 19 | | WHEREAS, Hindu Heritage Month provides an opportunity to |
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| 1 | | focus on Hindu culture and its diverse spiritual traditions | 2 | | rooted in India; therefore, be it
| 3 | | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE | 4 | | HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that | 5 | | we declare October of 2021 to be Hindu Heritage Month in the | 6 | | State of Illinois.
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