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H.Res. 189House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Sponsored by John GaramendiRep. John Garamendi (D-CA)
Introduced March 10, 2017

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This House resolution formally acknowledges the historic, cultural, and religious importance of the Vaisakhi festival. It highlights Vaisakhi’s role in Sikh history—especially the founding of the Khalsa in 1699—and notes that the celebration is observed by Sikh communities across the United States and around the world. The resolution expresses the House’s respect for all people who observe the holiday.

Key Provisions

  • Recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of Vaisakhi.
  • Acknowledges the special importance of Vaisakhi to Sikh communities in the United States and globally.
  • Expresses respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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March 10, 2017

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Introduced in House

March 10, 2017

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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

March 10, 2017

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Patrick Meehan
Rep. Patrick MeehanR-PA-7 · Apr 5, 2017

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and to raise national awareness of the Sikh festival of Vaisakhi. Next Friday, hundreds of thousands of Sikhs living across the United States will take part in…

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Introduced in HouseIssued March 10, 2017

IV

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 189

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 10, 2017

Mr. Garamendi (for himself, Mr. Meehan, Ms. Judy Chu of California, and Mr. Valadao) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Whereas Vaisakhi has been celebrated in the Punjab region of South Asia for centuries and today is also celebrated in communities throughout India, in the United States, and around the world;

Whereas Vaisakhi is an annual festival celebrating the spring harvest season;

Whereas Vaisakhi is of particular significance to the Sikh religion and is one of the most important dates in Sikh history;

Whereas, for Sikhs, Vaisakhi commemorates the creation of the Khalsa, a fellowship of devout Sikhs, by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699; and

Whereas Vaisakhi celebrates community, prosperity, and continued progress in the year ahead: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi;

(2)

recognizes the significance of Vaisakhi to Sikh communities in the United States and around the world; and

(3)

expresses its respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.