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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, March 23 commemorates the adoption of the Lahore 
3Resolution of 1940, a defining event in a movement 
4characterized by democratic mobilization and the peaceful 
5pursuit of freedom and rights that led to the creation of the 
6independent state of Pakistan, now home to nearly 240 million 
7people, on August 14, 1947; and
 
8    WHEREAS, The State of Illinois is home to many members of 
9the Pakistani diaspora, as well as organizations with 
10longstanding economic, social, and cultural ties to Pakistan; 
11and
 
12    WHEREAS, Pakistani Americans contribute to the State of 
13Illinois in all fields, including healthcare, education, 
14technology, industry, and business; and
 
15    WHEREAS, There is a need to further strengthen 
16partnerships between Illinois and Pakistan in trade, 
17investment, tourism, education, and people-to-people exchange 
18programs; and
 
19    WHEREAS, The rich heritage and contributions of Pakistani 
20Americans are celebrated in the State of Illinois, where 
21diversity and inclusion are highly valued; and
 
 
 
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1    WHEREAS, Pakistan Day will enhance awareness of the 
2history, culture, and contributions of the Pakistani American 
3community and allow all residents of Illinois to join in 
4acknowledging the values of liberty, justice, and equality 
5that resonate in both American and Pakistani cultures; 
6therefore, be it
 
7    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
8ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that that we declare March 
923, 2026 as Pakistan Day in the State of Illinois; and be it 
10further
 
11    RESOLVED, That we encourage the people of Illinois to 
12celebrate this day with events and activities honoring the 
13contributions of Pakistani Americans to our great State and to 
14learn more about the rich Pakistani heritage while fostering 
15an appreciation for this ancient culture among younger 
16generations; and be it further
 
17    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
18presented to the Pakistan Consulate General in Chicago as a 
19symbol of our respect and esteem.