Senate Resolution 25-004
Page 1, Line 101Concerning the commemoration of World Hijab Day.
Page 1, Line 1WHEREAS, The hijab, a traditional veil that covers a woman's
Page 1, Line 2hair and chest, has been very important to the history of Islam and is
Page 1, Line 3meant to promote dignity and respect for women while maintaining modesty and respect for religious faith; and
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Page 1, Line 5WHEREAS, World Hijab Day encourages women of different
Page 1, Line 6cultures who do not normally wear the hijab to experience wearing one
Page 1, Line 7for the day, and its purpose is to encourage religious tolerance, cultural understanding, and international solidarity; and
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Page 1, Line 9WHEREAS, Since its inception, women from all over the world
Page 1, Line 10have participated in World Hijab Day, and to combat prejudice, leaders
Page 1, Line 11in the American Muslim community are working tirelessly to show that wearing the hijab is a choice, a freedom, and a blessing; and
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Page 1, Line 13WHEREAS, Wearing the hijab educates our fellow citizens about Islam in ways that are relevant and meaningful; and
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Page 1, Line 15WHEREAS, The Colorado Senate honors the important events that
Page 2, Line 1remind us of the rich and diverse heritage of our great state and celebrates
Page 2, Line 2America's greatest strength of embracing our different faiths and allowing
Page 2, Line 3our members to express themselves freely while encouraging greater religious tolerance and understanding in our communities; now, therefore,
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Page 2, Line 5Be It Resolved by the Senate of the Seventy-fifth General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
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Page 2, Line 7That we, the members of the Colorado Senate, hereby recognize Saturday, February 1, 2025, as World Hijab Day.