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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 267          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize members of the Hindu faith who reside in Texas and all   who are joining in celebration of the occasion of Holi, which is   taking place on March 14, 2025; and          WHEREAS, Holi, also known as the Festival of Colors, is a   Hindu spring festival and one of the most revered and joyous   holidays in India; it is celebrated across the world by more than   a billion people of diverse nationalities and religions to mark   the start of spring and to symbolize harmony, new beginnings, and   the triumph of good over evil; and          WHEREAS, The festival lasts for a night and a day and begins   on the evening of the last full moon of the Hindu lunar year,   typically in February or March; the celebration includes a bonfire,   and attendees gather to express merriment through song and dance to   overcome negativity in preparation for the new year; and          WHEREAS, The following day, people dress in white and join   together to cover each other with brightly colored water and   powders that represent the joy and enthusiasm of the festival; in   the evening, people gather with loved ones to enjoy festive foods   and to honor family, friends, and Hindu deities; and          WHEREAS, The origins of this jubilant festival can be traced   back many millennia, and the holiday is recognized and celebrated   throughout the world by people of all backgrounds who relate to the   festival's themes of love, renewal, and progress; and          WHEREAS, The celebration of Holi is a vibrant expression of   the cultural heritage and traditions that serve to strengthen and   connect the many diverse cultures and communities that make up   the unique fabric of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend to all participating in the   festivities of Holi best wishes for a rewarding and joyous   celebration; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in   honor of this special occasion.     Eckhardt     Alvarado Hinojosa of Hidalgo Miles   Cook Johnson West   Menéndez     Patrick, President of the Senate             ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 18, 2025.             ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate             ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate