Source:
National
Iranian American Council (NIAC)
Iranian-Americans' Efforts on Historic Resolution
Pay Off
House Majority Leader Steny
Hoyer announced on Friday that the Norooz Resolution, H.Res.267, will be up for a vote
next week. NIAC worked with the Majority Leader's office to ensure the
resolution would come up for a vote in time for the New Year and NIAC members
across the country signed letters to the Majority Leader urging him to schedule
a vote for the Norooz Resolution next week. Those efforts have now paid off.
With next week's vote, Congress will consider
recognizing one of the most celebrated traditions shared by Iranian-Americans, a
testament to the richness and durability of our culture and the increasing
strength of our voice in American politics. If this resolution passes, it will
be the first time in history that Congress has recognized Norooz. In addition
to commemorating the Iranian New Year, the resolution celebrates Iran's rich
cultural traditions, expresses appreciation to Iranian Americans for their
contributions to society, and wishes Iranian Americans and the Iranian people a
prosperous new year.
NIAC and PAAIA began working with Representative
Mike Honda (D-CA) at the beginning of last year to introduce the Norooz
Resolution. Once the language was finalized and the bill was introduced in
March 2009, NIAC members sent thousands of letters to their Representatives in
Congress urging them to support the resolution. In February, through
Iranian-American efforts, the Norooz Resolution obtained over 50 cosponsors and
was considered and unanimously passed by the Oversight and Government Reform
Committee.
Now that we have successfully brought the Norooz
Resolution up for a scheduled vote, Iranian-Americans should urge their
Representatives in Congress to vote in favor of the bill and to let them know
that we appreciate their support. Send a letter today to your member of
Congress wishing them a happy Norooz and urging them to vote in favor of the
historic Norooz Resolution.
Information about Norouz
and events across the globe
Persian New Year 1389
New Year, Norouz 1389 - 2010 Times
Articles on Norouz:
Norouz is a
Celebration of Life
Norouz : Persian
New Year
Norouz, the (Iranians) New Year and the Haft-Sin Symbolism
