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CA ACR214

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

8/19/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ash Kalra

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes August 15, 2024, as India's Independence Day and urges all Californians to celebrate India's independence
  • Commemorates India's independence from British colonial rule, which was declared on August 15, 1947, when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru delivered the Tryst with Destiny speech
  • Acknowledges California as home to the largest population of Asian Indians in the United States and recognizes their significant contributions to multiple industries and communities
  • Notes India's status as the world's largest democracy by population with over 1.425 billion eligible voters and highlights its influence on global movements, including the U.S. civil rights movement through Mahatma Gandhi's example

Legislative Description

India’s Independence Day.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 170, Statutes of 2024.

8/19/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules6/24/2024
Rules6/17/2024

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