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IL SR1158

Resolution

Status

Failed

1/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Laura Murphy

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Origin

Senate

103rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • India is recognized as the world's largest democracy sharing democratic principles with the United States, both former British colonies
  • August 15, 2024 marks the 77th anniversary of India's independence from British rule through the Indian Independence Act of 1947, which partitioned British India into India and Pakistan
  • The United States and India maintain strong bilateral relationships based on mutual trust and collaboration in counterterrorism, regional economic development, human rights, and scientific research
  • Americans of Indian descent have made significant contributions to the United States, with Chicago and its suburbs home to the second-largest Indian American population of any metropolitan area in the country
  • The resolution celebrates India's independence and reaffirms the democratic principles on which both nations were founded

Legislative Description

RECOGNIZES-INDIA INDEPENDENCE

Last Action

Session Sine Die

1/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Assignments10/11/2024

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