HR 137 — Relative to Diwali.

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Digest KeyBill TextWHEREAS, Diwali, a festival of great significance to Indian Americans and South Asian Americans, is celebrated annually by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains throughout the United States, and across the globe;

andWHEREAS, Diwali or Deepavali, which means “a row of lamps,” is one of the world’s oldest holidays that brings families, friends, and communities together for a celebration of generosity, unity, joy, appreciation, and a time of reflection;

andWHEREAS, Diwali, commonly referred to as the Festival of Lights, is a time when homes are brightened with candles, oil lanterns, and clay lamps and the skies are filled with firecrackers to show respect for good health, wealth, knowledge, peace, and prosperity;

andWHEREAS, Diwali holds deep significance as the lamps represent the defeat of darkness and the victory of light;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, Diwali is celebrated in abundantly diverse ways that represent the triumph of good over evil, connecting to themes of liberation from negativity, encouragement to overcome struggles, embracing positivity and humility, and upholding kindness despite personal challenges;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8 this year and will be celebrated across the diaspora of Indian Americans and South Asian Americans, marking the beginning of the New Year for many;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, Diwali celebrants embrace this holiday by honoring centuries-old traditions that connect to their culture and history, such as buying jewelry, cleaning and adorning their homes, and decorating beautiful rangolis to welcome prosperity, stability, and abundance;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, Traditions of sharing a meal and dancing and singing in a parade create a deep sense of community in a celebration of truth, justice, duty, and family, encapsulating the meaning of courage, justice, and standing for one’s principles to have freedom from suffering;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, For those who celebrate, Diwali is a time to commit to knowledge, growth, and happiness;

andWHEREAS,and WHEREAS, In 2025, the State of California enacted Chapter 358 of the Statutes of 2025, designating Diwali as an official state holiday to formally recognize the cultural significance of Diwali for all Californians who celebrate, embracing the diversity that enriches our state;

now, therefore, be itResolvedit Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the Assembly recognizes this year’s Diwali festival on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and encourages Californians to take part in this joyous day of celebration;

and be it furtherResolved,further Resolved, That the Assembly recognizes the cultural significance of Diwali and, in observance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, expresses its deepest respect for Indian Americans and the Indian diaspora here in California and throughout the world on this prominent occasion;

and be it furtherResolved,further Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.

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