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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 677 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 677

Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd 
      anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 24, 2009

 Mr. McDermott (for himself, Mr. Royce, and Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                           on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Extending best wishes to the people of India as they celebrate the 62nd 
      anniversary of India's independence from the British Empire.

Whereas August 15th, India's Independence Day, is a national holiday in India;
Whereas, on August 15, 1947, India officially became a sovereign nation;
Whereas, August 15, 2009, will mark the 62nd anniversary of the day India gained 
        its independence from the British Empire;
Whereas India has progressed as a secular, sovereign, and democratic republic, 
        and continues to make progress toward social, economic, and gender 
        equality;
Whereas India suffered brutal terrorist attacks in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, 
        has long been a target for terrorist attacks, and yet responded with 
        commendable diplomatic leadership;
Whereas India is encouraged to alter the direction of its development to combat 
        global climate change, and the United States looks forward to 
        cooperating with India in its initiative to promote economic growth in a 
        low-carbon environment;
Whereas the United States is the largest trading partner of India, and foreign 
        direct investment by India contributes significantly to the United 
        States economy;
Whereas India's rapid economic growth offers immense opportunities for United 
        States businesses;
Whereas India has the largest number of foreign students in the United States, 
        with over 90,000 students from India studying at universities in the 
        United States;
Whereas Americans of Indian origin are the fastest growing and one of the 
        highest educated immigrant groups in the United States;
Whereas India's story of independence has inspired millions around the world to 
        seek nonviolent solutions, including civil rights leader Dr. Martin 
        Luther King, Jr.;
Whereas India has recently carried out the largest ever recorded democratic 
        election; and
Whereas India and the United States have a strong ongoing partnership regarding 
        the promotion of democratic values, cooperation on international 
        security, and collaboration on strategic initiatives: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) looks forward to ongoing friendship with India and 
        continuing partnership in matters of mutual concern;
            (2) applauds the Indian-American community for the 
        important role it plays in the relationship between the United 
        States and India; and
            (3) extends best wishes to the people of India as they 
        celebrate the 62nd anniversary of India's independence from the 
        British Empire.
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