89R18824 JH-D
By: Lalani H.R. No. 530
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nepali Lumbini Advocacy Day is taking place at the
State Capitol on March 13, 2025, providing a fitting opportunity to
recognize the many contributions of the Nepalese American community
in Texas and to celebrate the rich history of the province of
Lumbini in Nepal; and
WHEREAS, The United States and Nepal have enjoyed a strong
and productive friendship for 77 years; on April 25, 1947, the
U.S. became the second country to establish diplomatic relations
with Nepal, which opened its embassy in Washington, D.C., in 1958;
the American Embassy in Kathmandu began operations the following
year; since that time, many Americans and Nepalis have formed
people-to-people connections through educational and cultural
exchanges; and
WHEREAS, One of the most sacred locations in Buddhism,
Lumbini is recognized as the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama, who
became the Buddha; the area has been named a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, and it is a major spiritual destination for people of the
Buddhist faith; and
WHEREAS, Lumbini attracts millions of pilgrims and tourists
annually, and it serves as a research center for scholars and
archeologists; the area features such attractions as monasteries,
temples, and historical landmarks, including the Maya Devi Temple,
which marks the location of the Buddha's birth; and
WHEREAS, The Nepalese American community plays a vital role
in the business, professional, and cultural life of Texas, and the
participants in this advocacy day are demonstrating their
commitment to making an even greater positive impact in the years
ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 13, 2025, as Nepali Lumbini
Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the
visiting delegation.