IV 
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. 
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 
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 na-
tional holiday in India; 
Whereas, on August 15, 1947, India officially became a sov-
ereign 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 to-
ward social, economic, and gender equality; 
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•HRES 677 IH 
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 de-
velopment 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 op-
portunities 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 re-
corded democratic election; and 
Whereas India and the United States have a strong ongoing 
partnership regarding the promotion of democratic val-
ues, cooperation on international security, and collabora-
tion on strategic initiatives: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) looks forward to ongoing friendship with 
India and continuing partnership in matters of mu-
tual concern; 
(2) applauds the Indian-American community 
for the important role it plays in the relationship be-
tween 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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