[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 398 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 398

Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as International Yoga 
                                  Day.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 21, 2017

Ms. Gabbard (for herself, Mr. Ryan of Ohio, Mr. Krishnamoorthi, and Ms. 
Jayapal) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
              Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Expressing support for the designation of June 21 as International Yoga 
                                  Day.

Whereas the United Nations adopted resolution 69/131 on December 11, 2014, which 
        proclaimed that June 21 is the International Day of Yoga;
Whereas 175 countries cosponsored the resolution;
Whereas the practicing of yoga will help promote better health among the global 
        population and help encourage the need for healthier choices and 
        lifestyles;
Whereas, on June 21, countries across the world will hold yoga events and 
        demonstrations; and
Whereas Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the United Nations 
        General Assembly on September 27, 2014, on the adoption of an 
        International Yoga Day, stating, ``Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's 
        ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and 
        action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a 
        holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but 
        to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the 
        nature.'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of International Yoga Day;
            (2) supports the ideals that International Yoga Day 
        embodies; and
            (3) encourages all individuals to participate in 
        International Yoga Day events.
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