Bill Text: IL SR0545 | 2021-2022 | 102nd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Declares October of 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-20 - Resolution Adopted [SR0545 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2021-SR0545-Introduced.html

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SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the
world with more than one billion followers worldwide, six
million in the United States, and over 250,000 in Illinois;
and
WHEREAS, Illinois is proud of its rich cultural history
and the many people who call our state home; and
WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vibrant Hindu community
that has established 38 temples in Illinois, with the largest
being the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago that hosts many
significant cultural events for the community throughout the
year; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans have made significant
contributions across all fields, including science, education,
medicine, law, politics, business, culture, sports, and more;
and
WHEREAS, Hindu heritage, culture, traditions, and values
have enriched our great state; and
WHEREAS, During the month of October 2021, the Hindu
community across the State of Illinois and across our nation

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will collectively celebrate Hindu heritage; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Heritage Month provides an opportunity to
focus on Hindu culture and its diverse spiritual traditions
rooted in India; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED SECOND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we declare October of
2021 as Hindu Heritage Month in the State of Illinois and
extend greetings and best wishes to all those observing
October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month.