Making Diwali an Official Holiday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
January 10, 2023 01:51 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
Senator Greg Rothman
R Senate District 34
Along With
Sen. Nikil Saval
D Senate District 1
Memo
Known as the “festival of lights,” Diwali is a time of renewal for over 6 million Americans. The five-day festival of Indian origin marks a time of celebration and deep cultural significance for those who take part.
November 12th marks the day of observation in 2023, and while the autumn day on which people celebrate Diwali varies from year-to-year, the time of reflection and celebration it represents holds constant.
Pennsylvanians of South Asian descent and all who celebrate deserve to have their holiday recognized. My legislation will make Diwali an official holiday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I ask that you join me in cosponsoring this piece of legislation that respects and upholds Pennsylvanians’ rich and diverse cultural traditions.
If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Ben Slate in my office at bslate@pasen.gov.
November 12th marks the day of observation in 2023, and while the autumn day on which people celebrate Diwali varies from year-to-year, the time of reflection and celebration it represents holds constant.
Pennsylvanians of South Asian descent and all who celebrate deserve to have their holiday recognized. My legislation will make Diwali an official holiday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I ask that you join me in cosponsoring this piece of legislation that respects and upholds Pennsylvanians’ rich and diverse cultural traditions.
If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Ben Slate in my office at bslate@pasen.gov.
Legislation
Document - Introduced as SB 402
Last updated on January 10, 2023 01:53 PM
Making Diwali an Official Holiday of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
January 10, 2023 01:51 PM to All Senate Members
Circulated By
ROTHMAN and SAVAL
Memo
Known as the “festival of lights,” Diwali is a time of renewal for over 6 million Americans. The five-day festival of Indian origin marks a time of celebration and deep cultural significance for those who take part.
November 12th marks the day of observation in 2023, and while the autumn day on which people celebrate Diwali varies from year-to-year, the time of reflection and celebration it represents holds constant.
Pennsylvanians of South Asian descent and all who celebrate deserve to have their holiday recognized. My legislation will make Diwali an official holiday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I ask that you join me in cosponsoring this piece of legislation that respects and upholds Pennsylvanians’ rich and diverse cultural traditions.
If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Ben Slate in my office at bslate@pasen.gov.
November 12th marks the day of observation in 2023, and while the autumn day on which people celebrate Diwali varies from year-to-year, the time of reflection and celebration it represents holds constant.
Pennsylvanians of South Asian descent and all who celebrate deserve to have their holiday recognized. My legislation will make Diwali an official holiday in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
I ask that you join me in cosponsoring this piece of legislation that respects and upholds Pennsylvanians’ rich and diverse cultural traditions.
If you have any questions regarding this legislation, please contact Ben Slate in my office at bslate@pasen.gov.
Document
Introduced as SB 402
Last Updated
January 10, 2023 01:53 PM
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