H.R. No. 81
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On August 15, 2021, the people of India and
individuals of Indian descent the world over commemorated the date
that the nation achieved its independence from British rule; and
WHEREAS, The colonization of India by the British began in
1757 and continued for nearly two centuries; during World War I and
in the years that followed, the Indian independence movement gained
momentum under the leadership of Mohandas Gandhi, who urged his
followers to fight for their sovereignty through peaceful means;
British colonial authorities responded by jailing Gandhi and
hundreds of others, but opposition to British rule continued to
grow among the Indian people; following the conclusion of World War
II, the moment of liberation was at hand; and
WHEREAS, On August 15, 1947, the Indian Independence Act went
into effect, establishing India as a sovereign country; over the
past 74 years, it has emerged as a vibrant, culturally rich, and
economically diverse nation that is the most populous democracy in
the world; and
WHEREAS, Each year, Indian Independence Day is observed on
August 15, and festivities include flag-raising ceremonies, kite
flying, and cultural presentations; these traditions are
celebrated not only in India but also in the United States and in
the many other countries around the globe that benefit from a large
Indian community; and
WHEREAS, The story of India's hard-fought and ultimately
victorious struggle for independence continues to resonate
strongly with those who champion the cause of liberty, and it is a
pleasure to recognize the anniversary of the nation's
establishment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commemorate Indian
Independence Day on August 15, 2021, and pay tribute to the
important contributions made by Indian Americans to our state and
nation.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 81 was adopted by the House on August
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House