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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The Federation of Indian Associations was
3established to both celebrate Asian-Indian history and culture
4as well as to provide a platform and a voice for the
5Asian-Indian community; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Over the years, the Federation of Indian
7Associations has taken perceptions and interests about India to
8the mainstream community and furthered the interests of Indians
9residing in the United States; and
 
10    WHEREAS, It is in the spirit of celebrating Asian-Indian
11culture and its influence in the mainstream community that we
12gather together with the Federation of Indian Associations to
13celebrate India's 66th Republic Day; and
 
14    WHEREAS, India's Republic Day commemorates the historic
15events that began in 1947 when India gained her independence
16from British rule and in 1950, formally established the
17republic's constitution; India's Republic Day also offers a
18wonderful opportunity for Indian Americans in the northwest
19suburbs of Chicago to rejoice and celebrate their rich
20heritage; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Celebrating India's Republic Day gives all

 

 

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1citizens a chance to embrace Indian culture and learn more
2about its history and traditions; and
 
3    WHEREAS, India's Republic Day remembers the great
4sacrifices that were made during the struggle for India's
5independence; therefore, be it
 
6    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
7NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
8commemorate India's 66th Republic Day; and be it further
 
9    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
10presented to the Federation of Indian Associations as an
11expression of our esteem and respect.