Rep. TJ Cox statement on Senator Dick Durbin's Introduction on Resolution Recognizing Sikh Americans

Statement

Today, Congressman TJ Cox (CA-21), Vice-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, was honored to have his resolution in the United States House of Representatives become a companion in the United States Senate.

"I'm proud to have introduced the first ever resolution in the United States House of Representatives honoring the significant contributions Sikh Americans have made to our country and American culture," said Congressman TJ Cox. "Today, the influence of Sikh Americans is reflected in every facet of American life, including the Central Valley's agriculture industry. My district alone is home to more than 25,000 Sikhs and seven of the largest Gurdwaras in our country. I am thankful to Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for introducing this resolution in the Senate, which will help to bring the deserve recognition of the historical, cultural, and religious contributions and significance that Sikh Americans have made here in the 21st District and throughout the United States."

There are close to 500,000 Sikhs living in the United States and about half of this population resides in California. Sikh Americans have worked on farms, lumber mills, mines, and on the Oregon, Pacific, and Eastern Railroads. Sikh Americans have pursued diverse professions from serving in the U.S. Armed Forces to opening numerous small businesses, and have contributed to the fields of agriculture, information technology, the hospitality industry, trucking, and medicine.

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