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DE SCR15
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Townsend
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AI Summary
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Proclaims April 2023 as "Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month" in Delaware
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Recognizes Sikhism as the fifth largest religion in the world with approximately 30 million Sikhs worldwide and 500,000 Sikh Americans
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Acknowledges the first Delaware Sikh temple (Gurdwara) was established in Elsmere in 1990 and highlights the significance of Vaisakhi (April 14, 2023) and Guru Nanak's Gurpurab (554th birthday in 2023)
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Recognizes the Sikh American community's contributions to Delaware through interfaith initiatives, charitable work serving homeless and food-insecure populations, and major cultural events including North America's largest intercollegiate Bhangra dance competition
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Acknowledges Sikh Americans have faced discrimination and hate crimes since September 11, 2001, and that Sikh boys experience bullying at twice the national average
Legislative Description
Proclaiming The Month Of April 2023 As Sikh Awareness And Appreciation Month In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/16/2023