H.R. 896
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Aug 16, 2023
SESSION 2023 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK
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HOUSE SIMPLE RESOLUTION DRHR10497-LG-142A
Sponsors: Representative Moore.
Referred
to:
1 A HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SEVENTY-SEVENTH INDEPENDENCE
2 DAY OF INDIA AND URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO CONTINUE
3 EXPANDING ECONOMIC AND SECURITY TIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES
4 AND INDIA.
5 Whereas, on August 15, 1947, the nation of India declared its independence from
6 British rule; and
7 Whereas, India is the largest democracy in the world and has made an indelible mark
8 on history; and
9 Whereas, the State of North Carolina values our long-standing friendship with the
10 nation of India, marked by a visit from a delegation of the North Carolina House of
11 Representatives to India 10 years ago, and most recently in April of 2023, when the Indian
12 Ambassador to the U.S. visited the North Carolina House of Representatives; and
13 Whereas, the economic and business ties between the United States and India have
14 grown significantly over the years; and
15 Whereas, the State of North Carolina celebrates and values the growing Indian
16 Community in North Carolina and their contributions to our State; Now, therefore,
17 Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
18 SECTION 1. The North Carolina House of Representatives recognizes the 77th
19 Independence Day of India and commemorates the anniversary of India's hard-fought freedom.
20 SECTION 2. The North Carolina House of Representatives urges the United States
21 Congress to continue to expand the economic and security ties between the United States and
22 India.
23 SECTION 3. The Principal Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to each
24 member of North Carolina's Congressional Delegation, the Speaker of the United States House
25 of Representatives, the Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the President of the
26 United States.
27 SECTION 4. This resolution is effective upon adoption.
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