Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 244 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 244 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 24, 2025 Ms. Lofgren (for herself, Ms. Ansari, Mr. Bacon, Mrs. Bice, Mr. Carson, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Himes, Mrs. McBath, Mr. Min, Mr. Mullin, Ms. Norton, Mr. Peters, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Sherman, and Mr. Swalwell) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz. Whereas Nowruz marks the traditional Iranian New Year, which originated in ancient Persia, and dates back more than 3,000 years; Whereas Nowruz, meaning a ``New Day'', occurs on the vernal equinox and celebrates the arrival of spring; Whereas Nowruz symbolizes a time of renewal and community, it harkens the departure from the trials and tribulations of the previous year, and it brings hop…