Bill Text: TX HR89 | 2021 | 87th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 89 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Recognizing October 2021 as Hindu Heritage Month.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2021-10-19 - Reported enrolled [HR89 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HR89-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 89



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The observance of Hindu Heritage Month in October
	2021 provides an opportunity to celebrate the enduring legacy of
	one of the world's oldest religious traditions and the many ways
	that its practitioners have enriched our society; and
	WHEREAS, Nearly one billion people worldwide, including
	around 80 percent of the population of India, belong to the Hindu
	faith; Hinduism refers to a diverse set of beliefs, practices, and
	rituals that date back thousands of years and that vary across
	social groups and regions; the multifaceted, ever-evolving nature
	of Hinduism distinguishes it from belief systems that derive their
	doctrine from a single text, and its complexity leads many to
	embrace it not simply as a religion but as a way of life; and
	WHEREAS, People of Hindu faith make up one of the
	fastest-growing immigrant communities in the United States; they
	have made invaluable contributions as business leaders,
	professionals, and innovators, advancing human knowledge in every
	area from science, astronomy, and medicine to art and literature,
	while also sharing the vibrancy of their culture with the Western
	world; Hindu Americans, including those of Indian descent, have
	added immeasurably to their communities through their unique
	culinary traditions, music, styles of dress, and festivals such as
	Holi and Diwali, and they have further introduced fellow citizens
	to the benefits of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and other
	spiritual practices; and
	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State is fortunate to be home to a
	diverse and thriving population of Hindus who are working to build a
	brighter future for their families and communities, and it is
	indeed a pleasure to join in commemorating their achievements on
	the occasion of Hindu Heritage Month; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby recognize October 2021 as
	Hindu Heritage Month and pay tribute to the meaningful
	contributions that Hindus have made to our state and nation.

	Jetton

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 89 was adopted by the House on October
	14, 2021, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House