89R20400 AMB-D
By: Bhojani H.R. No. 604
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around
the world in celebration of Navroz, also known as the Persian New
Year, on March 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS, This festival celebrates the first day of spring,
which is observed by many communities, particularly in Central and
South Asia; and
WHEREAS, The origin of the celebration can be traced back to
ancient Persia, and the observance marks the first day of the
Persian solar year; and
WHEREAS, Navroz commemorates a centuries-old agrarian custom
that over time was integrated into various cultures and faith
groups; and
WHEREAS, Navroz is traditionally celebrated by the recital of
devotional poetry, prayers, and the distribution of dried fruits,
nuts, and grains to symbolize the abundance of sustenance; and
WHEREAS, Today, Navroz is celebrated in different ways by
some 300 million people around the world, and it traditionally
commences with a spring cleaning of the home; and
WHEREAS, The observance of Navroz in the Lone Star State is a
reflection of the lively blend of cultures that have shaped our
state's history and identity, and this joyous event is indeed
deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the celebration of Navroz on March
21, 2025, and extend to all those who are participating in the
festivities sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful
occasion.