Illinois SR 464: MEMORIAL - LEONARDO S. ALFANO

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SR0464LRB104 15888 ECR 29114 r

1SENATE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, Hinduism, one of the world's oldest living 

3religions, has over one billion followers worldwide, including 

4a growing and vibrant community of Hindus in Illinois who 

5contribute to the social, cultural, and economic fabric of the 

6State; and

7 WHEREAS, Hinduism has greatly influenced global cultures, 

8science, architecture, literature, medicine, philosophy, and 

9art, advancing the shared knowledge and growth of humanity; 

10and

11 WHEREAS, Hindu heritage celebrates values, including 

12nonviolence and truth, referred to as Ahimsa and Satya 

13respectively, in addition to tolerance, mutual respect, and 

14pluralism, and these values align with the principles of 

15justice and equality, which are foundational to the State of 

16Illinois and the United States; and

17 WHEREAS, Hinduism, known by its followers as Sanatarma 

18Dharma, meaning "the Eternal Truth" or "the Eternal Way", is 

19not merely a religion but a way of life, emphasizing universal 

20values, including truth, or satya, nonviolence, or ahimsa, 

21compassion, or karuna, selfless service, or seva, and respect 

22for all forms of life; and

SR0464- 2 -LRB104 15888 ECR 29114 r

1 WHEREAS, Sanatarma Dharma teaches the interconnectedness 

2of all beings, the pursuit of knowledge and self-realization, 

3and the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, meaning "the world 

4is one family"; and

5 WHEREAS, Numerous Hindu temples, spiritual centers, 

6cultural organizations, and festivals are based in Illinois, 

7further enriching the cultural landscape of the State and 

8fostering greater understanding and respect among communities; 

9and

10 WHEREAS, Hindu Americans have made significant