S.Res. 299 · 110th Congress
A resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
- Stage
- Passed chamber resolution
- Sponsor
- Bob Menendez
- Introduced
- 2007-08-03
- Latest action
- 2007-11-14 · Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Summary
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali, an annual festival celebrated by many South Asians that is particularly significant to Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.
Expresses the deepest respect of the Senate, in observance of Diwali, the festival of lights, for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion.