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119THCONGRESS
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STSESSION H. RES. 234
Expressing support for the designation of ‘‘Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage
Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH21, 2025
Mr. C
ORREA(for himself and Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of ‘‘Zoroastrian
Legacy and Heritage Month’’.
Whereas Zoroastrianism is regarded as one of the world’s
oldest monotheistic religions, originating in ancient Per-
sia, and includes significant contributions to history and
civilization, that has greatly influenced the development
of global freedom, democracy, trade, and commerce;
Whereas Cyrus the Great, a follower of Zoroastrianism and
mentioned in the Old Bible 23 times, recorded the first
declaration of human rights on the famous Cyrus Cyl-
inder in 539 B.C.E., emphasizing freedom of religion,
equality, cultural and civil rights, and abolishment of
slavery;
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Whereas the last month of the original Zoroastrian Calendar
in March, is devoted to Mother Earth, signifying equality,
devotion to nature, humility, love, peace, and harmony
for all humankind;
Whereas the spring festival of Nowruz, also referred to as
‘‘Novruz’’, the day of the vernal equinox in March, is the
most auspicious day in the Zoroastrian calendar and sig-
nifies the triumph of light, warmth, and life over dark-
ness;
Whereas Zoroastrians are enjoined to preserve and protect
the divine creations of earth, air, water, vegetation, cat-
tle, and humans;
Whereas the first seven days of Spring in March are consid-
ered very auspicious for nature in the Zoroastrian cal-
endar but traditionally celebrated till the thirteenth day
after Nowruz;
Whereas Zoroastrian Legacy has also significantly benefited
humankind throughout History in commerce, inter-
national trade, art, and culture; and
Whereas March will be commemorated as Zoroastrian Legacy
and Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 1
the designation of ‘‘Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage 2
Month’’. 3
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