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

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

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