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Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

9/27/2008--Passed House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

Requests the President to issue a proclamation recognizing Diwali.
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  • 09/27/2008 - Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
  • 09/27/2008 - Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
  • 09/27/2008 - Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10215)
  • 09/27/2008 - On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10215)
  • 09/27/2008 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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H.RES.245 Engrossed as Agreed to or Passed by House09/29/2008