IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 275 
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each year, as ‘‘National 
Sikh Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 3, 2023 
Ms. SCANLON (for herself, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. TONKO, 
Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. PALLONE, and Mr. VALADAO) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Ac-
countability 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the designation of Vaisakhi, April 14 of each 
year, as ‘‘National Sikh Day’’. 
Whereas the United States is enriched by the diversity of its 
residents, who have cultivated a climate of social toler-
ance and intellectual pluralism that has sustained the 
Nation throughout its history; 
Whereas the Sikh community, which originated in Punjab, 
India, and began immigrating into the United States over 
100 years ago, has played an important role in devel-
oping the United States; 
Whereas Sikhism is the world’s fifth-largest religion with 
nearly 30,000,000 adherents, roughly 1,000,000 of whom 
call the United States home; 
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Whereas, founded by Guru Nanak in the Punjab region of 
India during the 15th century, the Sikh spiritual tradi-
tion is rooted in the belief that every person, regardless 
of race, gender, sex, or creed, is equal before God; 
Whereas believing that every person shares a connection 
through the oneness of God, the Sikh community 
emerged as a force for social justice by encouraging fe-
male participation in religious services and initiating 
interfaith efforts to combat oppression and injustice; 
Whereas the Sikh religion’s central principles of truthful liv-
ing, service to humanity, and devotion to God also inspire 
its believers to create inclusive communities where all are 
respected; 
Whereas through leading charitable events, the Sikh commu-
nity embodies the sense of public service that underlies 
the founding principles of the United States; 
Whereas the people of the United States feel obliged to honor 
the Sikh community’s important role in supporting and 
enriching the social fabric of the Nation; 
Whereas Sikhs celebrate Vaisakhi on the first day of the 
month of Vaisakh in the Sikh calendar, which typically 
falls on April 14; 
Whereas Vaisakhi is a special occasion in which Sikhs re-
member the founding in 1699 of the Order of Khalsa, a 
fellowship of devout saint-soldier Sikhs, by the 10th Sikh 
Guru to fight tyranny and oppression, which played an 
important role in shaping the religion’s history and iden-
tity; and 
Whereas it is altogether fitting and proper to celebrate the 
day of Vaisakhi alongside Sikhs throughout the world 
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and to honor the lasting contributions made by the Sikh 
community to the United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘National Sikh Day’’ to honor and cele-
brate the important role played by the Sikh community 
in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United 
States. 
Æ 
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