First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. R25-1005.01 Shannon Wheeler x4340
SJR25-013
Senate Committees House Committees
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 25-013
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ONCERNING RECOGNIZING THURSDAY MARCH 20, 2025, AS NOWRUZ101
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AY.102
WHEREAS, Nowruz, meaning "new day", is an ancient festival1
celebrated by millions of people of Iranian, Kurdish, Afghan, and Central2
Asian heritage around the world, marking the arrival of spring and the3
Persian New Year; and4
WHEREAS, Nowruz has been observed for over 3,000 years as a5
time of renewal, reflection, and unity, bringing together families and6
communities in celebration of hope, harmony, and cultural heritage; and7
WHEREAS, The traditions of Nowruz, including the Haft-Seen8
table, the Chaharshanbe Suri fire festival, and Sizdah Bedar, promote9
values of renewal, gratitude, and environmental stewardship; and10
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Jodeh,
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Zokaie,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. WHEREAS, Colorado is home to a vibrant Iranian-American1
community that enriches the cultural fabric of our state through2
contributions in academia, business, the arts, and public service; and3
WHEREAS, The Woman, Life, Freedom movement rooted in Iran4
represents the aspiration for a society that honors human rights,5
particularly women's and children's rights, gender equity, and economic6
justice; and7
WHEREAS, Recognizing Nowruz fosters inclusivity and affirms8
Colorado's commitment to celebrating the diverse cultural traditions of its9
residents; now, therefore,10
Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly11
of the State of Colorado:12
That the Colorado General Assembly honors the celebration of13
Nowruz, extends best wishes to all those observing this joyous occasion,14
and recognizes the contributions of the Iranian-American community to15
the state of Colorado.16
Be It Further Resolved, That this resolution be sent to17
Iranian-American organizations, community leaders, and cultural18
institutions in recognition of Nowruz and its significance.19
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