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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world, with one billion devotees worldwide, four million in the United States, and over 50,000 across Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the practice of Hinduism seeks to promote unity among all communities and educate society on issues affecting the Hindu American community; and
WHEREAS, Hindu Americans represent one of the world’s oldest civilizations, as well as one of the fastest growing communities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, guided through their beliefs in promoting knowledge, education, debate, and discourse, Hindu Americans have made significant contributions to our community in science, medicine, business, politics, and industry; and
WHEREAS, during the month of October, the culture, history, traditions, achievements, and contributions of Hindu Americans are recognized and celebrated throughout the United States; and
WHEREAS, Adbhhut Media, founded by Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan in 2018, is global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting, and distributing high-quality news and information and continually works to give back to the community by organizing events with media partners, and unclosing global support for unprivileged children and families; and
WHEREAS, Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan, Vandana Jhingan, Amitabh Mittal, Nirav Patel, Anurag Awasthi, Vipan Wadhera, Acharya RamNaresh Vajpayee, Hemant Patel, Raj Patel, Shailesh Rajput, Siddhesh Shevade, Reena Shukla, Ruchi Saxena also serve as beacons in their community; and
WHEREAS, Cook County embraces the diversity represented in our communities and remains dedicated to celebrating the richness of our Hindu American communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does herby declare October 2025 Hindu Heritage Month in Cook County.
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