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HI HCR41

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ken Ito

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests recognition and celebration of Diwali (the "Festival of Lights") throughout Hawaii
  • Describes Diwali as a festival celebrated on the darkest night of the year symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and the destruction of negative qualities through knowledge
  • Notes that Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists throughout Hawaii, the United States, and worldwide, and is officially observed in multiple countries including Fiji, Guyana, Malaysia, Mauritius, Nepal, Singapore, and Trinidad and Tobago
  • References U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard of Hawaii's second congressional district as the first Hindu to serve in the United States Congress who celebrates Diwali
  • Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor of Hawaii

Legislative Description

Diwali; Deepavali; Festival of Lights

Last Action

The committee(s) on VMI recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/21/2016

Committee Referrals

Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts2/11/2016

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