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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Many Texans are joining together with people around |
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the world in celebration of Navroz, also known as the Persian New |
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Year, on March 21, 2025; and |
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WHEREAS, This festival celebrates the first day of spring, |
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which is observed by many communities, particularly in Central and |
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South Asia; and |
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WHEREAS, The origin of the celebration can be traced back to |
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ancient Persia, and the observance marks the first day of the |
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Persian solar year; and |
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WHEREAS, Navroz commemorates a centuries-old agrarian custom |
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that over time was integrated into various cultures and faith |
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groups; and |
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WHEREAS, Navroz is traditionally celebrated by the recital of |
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devotional poetry, prayers, and the distribution of dried fruits, |
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nuts, and grains to symbolize the abundance of sustenance; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, Navroz is celebrated in different ways by |
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some 300 million people around the world, and it traditionally |
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commences with a spring cleaning of the home; and |
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WHEREAS, The observance of Navroz in the Lone Star State is a |
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reflection of the lively blend of cultures that have shaped our |
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state's history and identity, and this joyous event is indeed |
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deserving of special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the celebration of Navroz on March |
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21, 2025, and extend to all those who are participating in the |
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festivities sincere best wishes for a memorable and meaningful |
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occasion. |