Resolution Honoring Sikh Americans Passed By WA Senate
India-West Staff Reporter
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Senate passed a resolution on February 21 honoring the contributions of Sikh Americans to the culture and history of the state and the country.
The measure was sponsored by Sen. Manka Dhingra (D-Redmond), the first Sikh American elected to a state legislature in American history, who spoke about how Sikh values have inspired her and many others to public service.
“Every year, this resolution is a joyful opportunity for the Sikh community of Washington to gather in Olympia, and for this body to remember the contributions of so many Sikh Americans to our state,” said Dhingra.
“We are a community that is deeply rooted in the ideas of truth and service to community. And that all that we do is done with humility. This is a religion that was talking about equality among humans back in the 15th century, especially gender equality.”
The Senate also recognized members of the Sikh community in attendance, including Hira Singh, Sunny Singh, Puneet Kaur, and staff of the Sikh Coalition and the Washington Sikh Community
The session was opened with a prayer by Sikh youth leader Sharn Kaur of the Khalsa Gurmat Center.
Anil
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Excellent!
Looking forward to Khalistani and Farmer protestors to be awarded Medal of Freedom. and then the Indian Govt. can start a international Model of Freedom and start giving them to the violent protestors in USA and UK and Canada.
February 23, 2024Kavita Krishnamoorthy
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Looking forward to god doing justice for criminality of the police who beat innocent farners up, killed them just because they wanted MSP for their crops which was promised by Indian PM in 2021. The arrogant Indian PM has lost shame and power has gone to his head.
February 23, 2024Pradeep Srivastava
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“The Washington State Senate passed a resolution on February 21 honoring the contributions of Sikh Americans to the culture and history of the state and the country.”
This news is about Sikh Americans, not Khalistanis, and is about USA, not India. I am a Hindu American but I don’t like to demonize all Sikh Americans, even though some of them may be supportive of Khalistanis.
“We are a community that is deeply rooted in the ideas of truth and service to community. And that all that we do is done with humility. This is a religion that was talking about equality among humans back in the 15th century, especially gender equality.”
Sikhs all over the world are known for their selfless service to the community, which is deeply appreciated by the community as well as the nation where they reside. Hindu temples need to do more of the same.
Best of all, Sikhs rarely, if ever, resort to begging. “For a true Sikh who walks on the path of Dharam (righteousness), it is not permitted to wander around begging from others; the Guru tells us: “Those who walk in the Will of the True Guru, never wander begging (2)” (SGGS p 729).” (sikhiwiki.org)
February 26, 2024Madhu
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We Hindus are proud of our Sikh brothers and sisters who are following the dharma and selfless service with humility. India had been invaded and ruled by Mughals and then Britishers. When the rulers were Mughals, they were barbaric towards Hindus. Hindu women were not safe. So Guru Nanak ji started the movement and Hindu families eldest son became Sikh who followed the guru’s teachings to protect family, community and the nation. We still have families in India who still have the eldest son Sikh and rest of the family mona. Gurubani has Lord Rama throughout also is a testament that we all are Hindus first and adapted to Sikhism.
March 1, 2024