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IN HR0036
Resolution
Status
2/27/2018
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Kirchhofer
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AI Summary
HR 1545 Summary
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Recognizes the significant contributions of American Sikhs to the United States and Indiana on the occasion of Vaisakhi as "National Sikh Day"
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Establishes that approximately 1 million Sikhs live in the United States with an estimated 10,000 living in Indiana, operating about 3,500 Sikh-owned businesses in the state
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Acknowledges Sikh religious principles including devotion, truthful living, equality of mankind, social justice, and the community kitchen tradition known as Langar
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Notes Sikh service in military, government, and diverse professions as farmers, engineers, doctors, scientists, and business owners
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Requires the Principal Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Gurinder Singh Khalsa, founder and chairman of SikhsPAC
Legislative Description
Recognizing and acknowledging the significant contributions that American Sikhs have made across the United State and to the State of Indiana on the occasion of Vaisakhi as "National Sikh Day".
Last Action
First reading: adopted voice vote
2/27/2018