House Resolution No.336

House Resolution No.336

State of MichiganHouse Resolution No. 336Offered by Representative ShulmanA resolution proclaiming Wednesday, March 29, 2002, as Iranian-American Day in MichiganWHEREAS, Iranian/Persian history dates back to 3000 B.C. The people of Iran have celebrated Noruz, the New Year, on the first day of spring for 3,000 years; andWHEREAS, the Iranian people have a long tradition of tolerance and respect for human rights, including the establishment, in 550 B.C., of the earliest democratic kingdom, under Cyrus the Great. Cyrus the Great freed the Jewish people from Babylonian oppression and established the first bill of rights. This abolished slavery, guaranteed freedom of speech, and outlawed discrimination against all races and religions; andWHEREAS, Throughout their long history, Iranians have made great contributions to the arts, sciences, and philosophy. These include the writings of Omar Khayyam and Rumi, contributions to medicine of Avicenna, advances in chemistry of Razi, and the invention of algebra; and, WHEREAS, The Iranian-American community contributes greatly to Michigan's economy, cultural richness, and diversity. They are a highly educated population and preserve their rich culture and heritage, while contributing to the community as doctors, lawyers, engineers, business people, and university professors; now, therefore, be itRESOVLED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the members of this legislative body proclaim Wednesday, March 20, 2002, as Iranian-American Day in Michigan.Adopted by the House of Representatives, February 21, 2002Clerk of the House of Representatives

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