Expressing support for the designation of "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 234 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 234

  Expressing support for the designation of ``Zoroastrian Legacy and 
                           Heritage Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 21, 2025

Mr. Correa (for himself and Mr. Krishnamoorthi) submitted the following 
   resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
                           Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for the designation of ``Zoroastrian Legacy and 
                           Heritage Month''.

Whereas Zoroastrianism is regarded as one of the world's oldest monotheistic 
        religions, originating in ancient Persia, and includes significant 
        contributions to history and civilization, that has greatly influenced 
        the development of global freedom, democracy, trade, and commerce;
Whereas Cyrus the Great, a follower of Zoroastrianism and mentioned in the Old 
        Bible 23 times, recorded the first declaration of human rights on the 
        famous Cyrus Cylinder in 539 B.C.E., emphasizing freedom of religion, 
        equality, cultural and civil rights, and abolishment of slavery;
Whereas the last month of the original Zoroastrian Calendar in March, is devoted 
        to Mother Earth, signifying equality, devotion to nature, humility, 
        love, peace, and harmony for all humankind;
Whereas the spring festival of Nowruz, also referred to as ``Novruz'', the day 
        of the vernal equinox in March, is the most auspicious day in the 
        Zoroastrian calendar and signifies the triumph of light, warmth, and 
        life over darkness;
Whereas Zoroastrians are enjoined to preserve and protect the divine creations 
        of earth, air, water, vegetation, cattle, and humans;
Whereas the first seven days of Spring in March are considered very auspicious 
        for nature in the Zoroastrian calendar but traditionally celebrated till 
        the thirteenth day after Nowruz;
Whereas Zoroastrian Legacy has also significantly benefited humankind throughout 
        History in commerce, international trade, art, and culture; and
Whereas March will be commemorated as Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports the 
designation of ``Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month''.
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