Bill Text: TX HR1068 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the Sikh Baisakhi festival 2023.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: (Passed) 2023-04-14 - Reported enrolled [HR1068 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-HR1068-Enrolled.html
H.R. No. 1068 |
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WHEREAS, Sikhs have been an influential and impactful part of | ||
Texas since before the turn of the twentieth century, and have | ||
persevered and flourished while contributing to the growth and | ||
success of the Lone Star State; and | ||
WHEREAS, In April, Sikhs around the world celebrate Baisakhi, | ||
the day of creation of the Khalsa, in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh, | ||
which cemented the disciplines, traditions, and articles of the | ||
Sikh faith; and | ||
WHEREAS, During the observance of Baisakhi, which falls on | ||
April 14th, 2023, Sikhs visit their place of worship known as a | ||
Gurdwara, read their eternal scripture - The Guru Granth Sahib, and | ||
take part in parades and martial arts processions known as Nagar | ||
Kirtans; moreover, large celebrations take place globally | ||
including in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, the birthplace of the Khalsa; | ||
and | ||
WHEREAS, Sikh Americans have made a welcome contribution to | ||
our nation through their many good deeds and achievements, and the | ||
joyous occasion of Baisakhi provides a fitting opportunity to | ||
recognize the vibrant Sikh community that resides in the Lone Star | ||
State; now, therefore, be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas | ||
Legislature hereby recognize the Sikh Baisakhi festival, and extend | ||
best wishes to the Sikh community across Texas for a joyous | ||
celebration and meaningful observance of this occasion. | ||
Meza | ||
Jetton | ||
Lalani | ||
______________________________ | ||
Speaker of the House | ||
I certify that H.R. No. 1068 was adopted by the House on April | ||
14, 2023, by a non-record vote. | ||
______________________________ | ||
Chief Clerk of the House | ||