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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Hinduism, one of the world's oldest living 
3religions, has over one billion followers worldwide, with a 
4growing and vibrant community of Hindus in Illinois, 
5contributing to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of 
6the State; and
 
7    WHEREAS, Hinduism has greatly influenced global cultures, 
8science, architecture, literature, medicine, philosophy, and 
9art, thereby advancing the shared knowledge and growth of 
10humanity; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Hindu heritage celebrates values such as 
12non-violence and truth, referred to as Ahimsa and Satya, 
13respectively, in addition to tolerance, mutual respect, and 
14pluralism, and these values align with the principles of 
15justice and equality, which are foundational to the State of 
16Illinois and the United States; and
 
17    WHEREAS, Numerous Hindu temples, spiritual centers, 
18cultural organizations, and festivals are based in Illinois, 
19further enriching the cultural landscape of the State and 
20fostering greater understanding and respect among communities; 
21and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Hindu Americans have made significant 
2contributions to the fields of technology, business, medicine, 
3education, science, art, and public service, enhancing the 
4prosperity and success of the State of Illinois; and
 
5    WHEREAS, For followers of Hinduism, October is an 
6important month that corresponds with the celebration of a 
7number of festivals, including Navaratri, Durga Puja, and 
8Diwali, marking it as a time of spiritual significance, 
9cultural expression, and community togetherness across the 
10State of Illinois and the United States; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Observing Hindu Heritage Month honors the 
12contributions of the Hindu community, promotes interfaith 
13dialogue, and encourages the celebration of Illinois' cultural 
14diversity; therefore, be it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL 
16ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the month of 
17October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in Illinois, and we 
18encourage the citizens of Illinois to recognize and celebrate 
19the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the 
20social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State; and be it 
21further
 
22    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
 
 
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1presented to the Governor, the leaders of local Hindu 
2communities, and appropriate State departments.