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IV
117TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 306
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival
of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 13, 2021
Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. COSTA, Mr.
VALADAO, Mr. GOTTHEIMER, Ms. MENG, Ms. ESHOO, Ms. STEVENS, Mr.
LEVIN of Michigan, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BERA, and Ms.
CHU) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Oversight and Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance
of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.
Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region
of South Asia for centuries and today is also celebrated
in communities throughout India, in the United States,
and around the world;
Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring
harvest season;
Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh re-
ligion and is one of the most important dates in Sikh his-
tory;
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•HRES 306 IH
Whereas for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of
the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind
Singh in 1699; and
Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and con-
tinued progress in the year ahead: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and reli-
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gious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi;
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(2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to
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Sikh communities in the United States and around
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the world; and
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(3) expresses its respect for all communities
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that celebrate Vaisakhi.
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