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Introduced
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/19/2025
03/19/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Celebrating the holiday of Nowruz.
AI Summary
This resolution celebrates Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which marks the spring equinox and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. The resolution recognizes that Nowruz is a significant cultural holiday observed by approximately 300 million people across multiple countries and cultures, including over 1 million Americans. It highlights the holiday's themes of welcoming spring, promoting renewal, and fostering understanding across different religions and ethnicities. The resolution specifically acknowledges the contributions of Middle Eastern and Central Asian communities in Washington state, recognizing their leadership in various fields and their experiences of immigration and seeking personal freedoms. The House of Representatives resolves to celebrate Nowruz, recognize its historical and cultural significance, stand in solidarity with celebrating communities during both challenging and joyful times, and extend wishes for a happy and prosperous new year to all who observe the holiday.
Sponsors (32)
Darya Farivar (D)*,
Liz Berry (D),
Dan Bronoske (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Julio Cortes (D),
Beth Doglio (D),
Brandy Donaghy (D),
Jeremie Dufault (R),
Mary Fosse (D),
Roger Goodman (D),
Laurie Jinkins (D),
Shelley Kloba (D),
Sharlett Mena (D),
Greg Nance (D),
Lisa Parshley (D),
Strom Peterson (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Alex Ramel (D),
Julia Reed (D),
Cindy Ryu (D),
Osman Salahuddin (D),
Chris Stearns (D),
Monica Stonier (D),
Chipalo Street (D),
Jamila Taylor (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Steve Tharinger (D),
Joe Timmons (D),
Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D),
Amy Walen (D),
Kevin Waters (R),
Janice Zahn (D),
Last Action
Adopted. (on 03/19/2025)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=4635&Year=2025&Initiative=false |
BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bills/House%20Resolutions/4635-Holiday%20of%20Nowruz.pdf |
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