Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 321 Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 15, 2019 Mr. GARAMENDI (for himself, Ms. BASS, Ms. MENG, Mr. COX of California, Mr. MEEKS, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. JUDY CHU of California, and Mr. COSTA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 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; VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:17 Apr 15, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR321.IH HR321 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 321 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— 1 (1) recognizes the historic, cultural, and reli- 2 gious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi; 3 (2) recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to 4 Sikh communities in the United States and around 5 the world; and 6 (3) expresses its respect for all communities 7 that celebrate Vaisakhi. 8 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 20:17 Apr 15, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR321.IH HR321 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS