Bill Text: IL SR1286 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares the month of October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages the citizens of Illinois to recognize and celebrate the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-11-13 - Referred to Assignments [SR1286 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-SR1286-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hinduism, one of the world's oldest living
religions, has over one billion followers worldwide, with a
growing and vibrant community of Hindus in Illinois,
contributing to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of
the State; and
WHEREAS, Hinduism has greatly influenced global cultures,
science, architecture, literature, medicine, philosophy, and
art, thereby advancing the shared knowledge and growth of
humanity; and
WHEREAS, Hindu heritage celebrates values such as
non-violence and truth, referred to as Ahimsa and Satya,
respectively, in addition to tolerance, mutual respect, and
pluralism, and these values align with the principles of
justice and equality, which are foundational to the State of
Illinois and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Numerous Hindu temples, spiritual centers,
cultural organizations, and festivals are based in Illinois,
further enriching the cultural landscape of the State and
fostering greater understanding and respect among communities;
and

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WHEREAS, Hindu Americans have made significant
contributions to the fields of technology, business, medicine,
education, science, art, and public service, enhancing the
prosperity and success of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, For followers of Hinduism, October is an
important month that corresponds with the celebration of a
number of festivals, including Navaratri, Durga Puja, and
Diwali, marking it as a time of spiritual significance,
cultural expression, and community togetherness across the
State of Illinois and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Observing Hindu Heritage Month honors the
contributions of the Hindu community, promotes interfaith
dialogue, and encourages the celebration of Illinois' cultural
diversity; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRD GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare the month of
October 2024 as Hindu Heritage Month in Illinois, and we
encourage the citizens of Illinois to recognize and celebrate
the vibrant contributions of the Hindu community to the
social, cultural, and economic fabric of the State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be

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