[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 189 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 189

 Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the 
             festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 10, 2017

Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Meehan, Ms. Judy Chu of California, and 
Mr. Valadao) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the 
             festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region of South Asia for 
        centuries and today is also celebrated in communities throughout India, 
        in the United States, and around the world;
Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season;
Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh religion and is one 
        of the most important dates in Sikh history;
Whereas, for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of the Khalsa, a 
        fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; and
Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and continued progress in the 
        year ahead: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious 
        significance of the festival of Vaisakhi;
            (2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to Sikh 
        communities in the United States and around the world; and
            (3) expresses its respect for all communities that 
        celebrate Vaisakhi.
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