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| 4 | 5 | | R E S O L U T I O N |
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| 5 | 6 | | WHEREAS, Thousands of families of the Hindu faith reside in |
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| 6 | 7 | | House District 26 and throughout the state of Texas, and their |
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| 7 | 8 | | religious traditions add to the rich cultural diversity found in |
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| 8 | 9 | | the Lone Star State; and |
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| 9 | 10 | | WHEREAS, Hindu New Year, an occasion celebrated by Hindus in |
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| 10 | 11 | | India and by Hindus of other nationalities, takes place during the |
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| 11 | 12 | | month of Chaitra, typically between March and April, according to |
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| 12 | 13 | | the Hindu calendar; and |
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| 13 | 14 | | WHEREAS, Hindus from different regions of India observe the |
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| 14 | 15 | | New Year at different times and call it by many names, among them |
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| 15 | 16 | | Varsha Pratipada, Yugadi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Bihu, |
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| 16 | 17 | | Puthandu, Vishu, Pana Sankranti, and Pohela Boishakh; the Hindu New |
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| 17 | 18 | | Year is commonly associated with spring and is accompanied by |
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| 18 | 19 | | customs that vary from region to region, which include decorating |
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| 19 | 20 | | homes with vibrant flowers, eating special foods, and enjoying |
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| 20 | 21 | | other regional festivities with unique colors, rituals, and music; |
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| 21 | 22 | | and |
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| 22 | 23 | | WHEREAS, Our state is enriched immeasurably by the |
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| 23 | 24 | | contributions of Hindu Americans, a large and multifaceted |
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| 24 | 25 | | population with a lush tapestry of beliefs and practices, and Hindu |
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| 25 | 26 | | New Year is an important and much-anticipated event for Hindus who |
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| 26 | 27 | | call Texas home; now, therefore, be it |
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| 27 | 28 | | RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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| 28 | 29 | | Legislature hereby recognize April 1, 2022, as Hindu New Year and |
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| 29 | 30 | | extend to Hindus across the state of Texas sincere best wishes for a |
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| 30 | 31 | | joyous and memorable celebration. |
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