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