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TX HCR97

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Salman Bhojani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 14 as Sikh Day in Texas, coinciding with the Sikh holiday of Vaisakhi
  • The designation remains in effect for 10 years from the date the resolution is passed, per Section 391.004(d) of the Government Code
  • Recognizes Sikh contributions to Texas since the early 1900s in fields including medicine, law enforcement, business, and agriculture
  • Honors notable Sikh Texans including Harris County Deputy Sheriff Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first Texas officer to serve while wearing a turban and beard, who was killed in the line of duty in 2019
  • Acknowledges the estimated 500,000 Sikhs in the U.S., with thousands residing in Texas and communities in Houston, Dallas, and Austin

Legislative Description

Designating April 14 as Sikh Day for a 10-year period ending in 2035.

Resolutions

Last Action

Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism

3/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Culture, Recreation & Tourism3/11/2025

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