| 1 | 1 | | 24 LC 112 2385 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 1447 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Holly of the 116 |
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| 7 | 7 | | , Okoye of the 102 |
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| 9 | 9 | | , Adesanya |
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| 10 | 10 | | of the 43 |
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| 12 | 12 | | , and Olaleye of the 59 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing October 20, 2024, as Mashujaa Day; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, Mashujaa Day, known as Heroes' Day, is a national holiday in Kenya dedicated2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | to honoring the valor and sacrifices of individuals who contributed significantly to the3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | struggle for Kenya's independence and those who have positively shaped post-independence4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | Kenya; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, observed annually on October 20, Mashujaa Day has evolved from its original6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | commemoration as Kenyatta Day, named after Jomo Kenyatta, Kenya's first prime minister7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | and president, to encompass a broader recognition of heroes across various spheres of8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Kenyan society; and9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | WHEREAS, the holiday further pays tribute to the historical significance of the Kapenguria10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | Six, which includes Jomo Kenyatta and prominent figures Achieng Oneko, Bildad Kaggia,11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | Fred Kubai, Kung'u Karumba, and Paul Ngei, who were instrumental in the nation's12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | liberation struggle; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 1447 |
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| 31 | 31 | | - 1 - 24 LC 112 2385 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, the day not only represents a time for reflection on the sacrifices made by these |
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| 34 | 34 | | individuals but also celebrates the spirit of unity, freedom, and progress that now defines15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | Kenya; and16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | WHEREAS, Mashujaa Day is celebrated with a variety of national and local events that17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | honor the rich heritage and diversity of Kenya, including military parades, cultural festivities,18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | and community gatherings; and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | WHEREAS, this holiday stands as testament to the importance of acknowledging and20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | honoring the contributions of both known and unsung heroes in shaping Kenya's history and21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | future, and it is abundantly fitting and proper that we join in this celebration.22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | the members of this body October 20, 2024, as Mashujaa Day in recognition of those who24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | have sacrificed and contributed greatly in support of the independence, growth, and success25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | of Kenya.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized27 |
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| 47 | 47 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the28 |
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| 48 | 48 | | public and the press.29 |
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| 49 | 49 | | H. R. 1447 |
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