P1 1WHEREAS, As the day began on August 15, 1947, at the stroke
2of midnight, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru,
3gave his famous Tryst with Destiny speech proclaiming India’s
4independence; and
5WHEREAS, The Tryst with Destiny speech, considered to be
6one of the greatest speeches of all time, captured the essence of
7the 100-year nonviolent Indian freedom struggle against British
8colonial rule in India; and
9WHEREAS, India’s Independence Day is one of the most
10important national holidays in India. The biggest event of the day
11takes place in Delhi where the Prime Minister hoists the national
12flag at the Red Fort, delivers a nationally televised speech that
13highlights the achievements of the government, discusses current
14issues and future plans for progress, and pays tribute to the leaders
15of India’s struggle for freedom; and
16WHEREAS, India’s Independence Day is celebrated on August
1715 of each year to commemorate its independence. It was
18celebrated by 400 million Indians in 1947, and today is celebrated
19by more than one billion people living in India and many people
20living in other parts of the world, including California, which is
21home to the largest population of Asian Indians in the United
22States; now, therefore, be it
23Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, That the Senate
24hereby recognizes August 15, 2015, as India’s Independence Day,
P2 1and urges all Californians to join in celebrating India’s
2independence; and be it further
3Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of
4this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
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