Wisconsin Legislature: SJR60: Joint Resolution Text

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2021 - 2022 LEGISLATURE

2021 Senate JOINT RESOLUTION 60

August 26, 2021 - Introduced by Senator Darling, cosponsored by Representatives
Knodl, Baldeh, Brandtjen, Brostoff, Cabrera, Drake, Hong, Magnafici,
Murphy, Sinicki, Subeck and Spreitzer. Referred to Committee on Senate
Organization.

SJR60,1,1 1Relating to: observing August 15, 2021, as India Day in Wisconsin.

SJR60,1,42 Whereas, August 15, 2021, marks the 74th anniversary of the effective date of
3the India Independence Act on August 15, 1947, and the resulting establishment of
4India as a sovereign state independent from the United Kingdom; and

SJR60,1,65 Whereas, Indian citizens, people of Indian descent, and many others worldwide
6have celebrated India's Independence Day on August 15 each year since 1947; and

SJR60,1,117 Whereas, the celebration of India's Independence Day provides important
8opportunities to recognize and commemorate India's cultural diversity, extensive
9history, and the many historical and modern contributions of Indian immigrants and
10those of Indian descent to the past and present both in Wisconsin and across the
11world; and

SJR60,1,1412 Whereas, IndiaFest Milwaukee has been held annually since 2013 and features
13hundreds of volunteers, thousands of attendees, and dozens of corporate sponsors all
14gathering to celebrate India's independence, culture, and heritage; and

SJR60,2,4

1Whereas, a variety of sponsors, including the nonprofit organization Spindle
2India, Inc., have made such celebrations possible through generous donations of
3time, effort, and resources that expand cultural education, bring communities
4together, and promote collaboration between India and the United States; and

SJR60,2,85 Whereas, the continuing efforts of IndiaFest's organizers and volunteers each
6and every year represent invaluable contributions that have and will continue to
7advance cultural understanding of the Indian community and promote diversity and
8inclusion for years to come; now, therefore, be it

SJR60,2,10 9Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the Wisconsin
10Legislature observes August 15, 2021, as India Day in Wisconsin.

SJR60,2,1111 (End)