Massachusetts Honors Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday with Historic State Tributes

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts celebrated His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday with unprecedented official recognition. Governor Maura Healey issued a Governor's Citation honoring his commitment to compassion and human rights advocacy. The Massachusetts Legislature overwhelmingly adopted a Joint Resolution on July 3, 2025, sponsored by Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Lindsay Sabadosa, with endorsement from 90 lawmakers. The tributes launched the "Year of Compassion" global observance (July 2025-2026) led by the Central Tibetan Administration. A special ceremony at the Massachusetts State House on July 10, 2025, featured readings of all three official recognitions celebrating his Nobel Peace Prize-winning work for religious freedom and Tibetan cultural preservation.