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ONE HUNDRED NINTH LEGISLATURE
SECOND SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 424
Introduced by Fredrickson, 20.
WHEREAS, Deepavali, also commonly known as Diwali, the Festival of Lights,
is one of the largest and most anticipated holidays in Indian tradition and is
celebrated every autumn during the Hindu lunar month of Ashwayuja, also known
as Ashwin; and
WHEREAS, Deepavali is celebrated over five days, each day having
particular significance and traditions, and the rituals of highest importance
occur on the third day; and
WHEREAS, Deepavali is celebrated as a day of thanksgiving, marks the
beginning of the new year in the Hindu community, and is celebrated by bringing
families together, giving gifts, and celebrating other familial traditions; and
WHEREAS, Deepavali is a uniting force, as it is celebrated by the majority
of people from India, regardless of their faith, and is celebrated by more than
one billion people worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Deepavali is recognized as an enduring symbol of the triumph of
goodness, light, and knowledge over wickedness and darkness; and
WHEREAS, the vibrant Hindu community contributes tremendously to the
vitality of the State of Nebraska by enriching the lives of its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED NINTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, SECOND SESSION:
1. That the Legislature recognizes the celebration of Deepavali and its
significance to all Nebraskans who celebrate the holiday.
LR424
2026
LR424
2026
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