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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 679
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Indian American Friendship Council on the occasion |
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of Indian American Festival Day, which is taking place May 4, |
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2019, in Coppell; and |
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WHEREAS, The Indian American Friendship Council was |
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founded in 1990 by Dr. Krishna Reddy; its mission is to improve |
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relations between the United States and India, support |
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developing nations, promote global democracy, and protect the |
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interests of the Indian American community; and |
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WHEREAS, The council has been instrumental in forging ties |
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between the United States Congress and the Indian Parliament, and |
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it has played a pivotal role in making the Caucus on India and |
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Indian Americans the largest caucus in the United States House of |
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Representatives; the council organizes an annual legislative |
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conference in Washington, D.C., that is attended by more than 120 |
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members of Congress; and |
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WHEREAS, Indian American Festival Day provides a valuable |
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opportunity for Texans to learn about India's rich culture and |
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history; with the theme of Merge into the Mainstream, this year's |
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event will feature noted Indian performing artists along with a |
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wide range of family activities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Indian American Friendship Council has played |
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a vital role in cementing relations between India and the United |
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States, the world's two largest democracies, and it is truly |
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deserving of special recognition for its advocacy; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th |
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Legislature, hereby commend the Indian American Friendship |
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Council on its many contributions to the Indian American |
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community and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable |
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Indian American Festival Day; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the council as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 1, 2019. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |