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Senate adopts SCR 22 recognizing Syrian (Assyrian) New Year; author highlights community contributions
Summary
The Senate adopted SCR 22, formally recognizing the Syrian/Assyrian New Year (Khabbi Nisan) and calling attention to the state's Syrian American communities and cultural heritage; the resolution was accompanied by floor introductions of community guests.
Senator Alvarado presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 22 on April 1, 2025, formally recognizing April 1 as the Syrian New Year (also referred to on the floor as Khabbi Nisan or Akitu). On the floor the sponsor described the holiday's history and traditions, saying it "symbolized renewal" and recounted traditional ceremonies and community observances that continue among Assyrians worldwide and in California.
Nut graf: The Senate adopted SCR 22 as a cultural…
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