Diwali Stamps Petition from USPS _ To _ Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, c/o Stamp Development, U S Postal Service, Washington, DC

October 10, 2006

Dear Friends

Diwali is an important Hindu festival, and USPS (US Postal Service) is considering issuing stamps for this occasion. USPS has stamps for other festivals too like Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Eid, and Chinese New

Year.

To do this, USPS needs 500,000 signatures to have a stamp release,and so far we have 352152!!!!+ people who have signed the petition.

Please go to the site below and support the release of the Diwali stamp.

Also, please forward widely to others who would support this.

So lets get the Diwali stamp issued.

http://www.petitiononline.com/diwali03

Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee, c/o Stamp Development, U S Postal Service, Washington, DC

Dear Ronald A Robinson,

Chairman - Citizens Stamp Advisory Committee

We are requesting you to issue a US postal stamp commemorating " Deepawali", the ancient and joyous festival of lights celebrated universally by Hindu and several other faiths, reflecting the unity and multi-cultural rich diversity of the people of USA and India.

Freedom of religion is a hallmark of United States of America. The U.S. Postal Service has befittingly honored Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Eid by issuing commemorative stamps depicting these festivals. According to former President William J Clinton, " Deepawali" presents all of us with an opportunity to reflect on the many ways, the talent, the history and the traditions of the Indian people who have contributed to our national life and cultural heritage. President George W Bush, this year- even though he was traveling in Asia-, made sure that " Deepawali" was celebrated in The White House and he sent personal greetings and felicitations to the community on " Deepawali".

" Deepawali" constitutes a medium to express gratitude and appreciation for the extraordinary diversity that is our nation's greatest strength. " Deepawali" symbolizes our incessant prayers and endeavor to be led from darkness (ignorance) to light (knowledge). It is celebrated to signify the victory of truth and righteousness over evil.

We request you to approve issuance of a US postal stamp commemorating the festival of lights " Deepawali".

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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United We Stand - American Hindu Association

www.americanhindu.net

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