H.R. No. 2304
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Vesak Day, one of the most important and sacred
holidays to Buddhists worldwide, commemorates the life,
enlightenment, and death of the Buddha; and
WHEREAS, Born between 400 and 560 B.C., the Buddha, or
Siddhartha Gautama, was the son of an Indian king; after leaving
behind his home and his royal title to become an ascetic, he
resolved to find an end to human suffering, which led to him
identifying the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path
toward enlightenment; and
WHEREAS, Some 2,500 years later, followers of Buddhism honor
the legacy of the religion's founder on Vesak Day; depending on the
country where it is celebrated, the holiday occurs on the first full
moon of May, or on the full moon of the fourth lunar month; many
observe the holiday by reaffirming their commitment to the moral
precepts of Buddhism, performing good deeds, and devoting time to
chanting and meditation; other customs include lighting lanterns,
decorating with flowers, and enjoying traditional Asian dishes; and
WHEREAS, The teachings of Buddha have inspired millions of
people around the globe to strive for inner peace and to demonstrate
greater compassion, tolerance, and understanding in their lives,
and it is fitting to acknowledge the great importance of Vesak Day
to Buddhists who reside in the Lone Star State and beyond; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the significance of Vesak Day to
people of the Buddhist faith and extend sincere best wishes to our
state's Buddhist community for a festive and meaningful observance
of Vesak Day.
Bhojani
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2304 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House