{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-introduces-resolution-honoring-hoosier-sikh-community-0", "Pence Introduces Resolution Honoring Hoosier Sikh Community", "2019-11-08", "2019", "2019-11", "Republican", "House", "IN", "Greg Pence", "P000615", "pence.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C.  Today, U.S. Representatives Greg Pence (R-IN-06) and Peter Visclosky (D-IN-01) introduced a resolution to recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs in Indiana and across the nation. H.Res.680 celebrates the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion, and the growing community of Hoosier Sikhs dedicated to giving back. The 550th birthday will be celebrated by more than 25,000,000 Sikhs worldwide on November 12, 2019.\nIndiana is proud to be home to over 10,000 Sikhs that enrich our communities and embody the meaning of Hoosier values, said Congressman Pence. With the upcoming 550th birthday of Guru Nanak, I am proud to stand with our friends in the Sikh community by offering legislation to celebrate this momentous occasion and honor their contributions to Indiana and to our great nation.\nU.S. Representatives Susan Brooks (R-IN-05), Jim Banks (R-IN-03), Andre Carson (D-IN-07), and Jim Baird (R-IN-04) signed on to the resolution as original cosponsors.\nThe Resolution recognizes:\n \nHoosier Sikhs as one of the fastest growing business communities in Indiana;\n\tThe historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak;\n\tThe contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States; \n\tAnd expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.\n \nFor the full bill text,click here.\n###\nCongressman Greg Pence represents Indiana's 6th District. From Columbus, Indiana, Pence advocates for conservative Hoosier values as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://pence.house.gov/media/press-releases/pence-introduces-resolution-honoring-hoosier-sikh-community-0"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.8655359745025635, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}