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GA HR1274

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/26/2024

Primary Sponsor

Todd Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023-2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes November 1, 2024, as Diwali Day in the state of Georgia
  • Notes that Diwali is celebrated by more than 1 billion people worldwide and has existed for more than 5,000 years
  • Acknowledges more than 200,000 people in Georgia and millions of Americans observe Diwali annually
  • Highlights Diwali's symbolism of the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, as well as its emphasis on charity (dana) and selfless service (seva)
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available for public distribution

Legislative Description

Diwali Day; November 1, 2024; recognize

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

2/26/2024

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