Congressional Statements

Resolution - Honoring the Indian American Friendship Council

H. RES. 512
July 26, 2002

Mr. PALLONE (for himself and Mr. BROWN of Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations.

RESOLUTION

Honoring the Indian American Friendship Council.

Whereas the Indian American Friendship Council was founded in January 1990 with a commitment to promoting relations between the United States and India, the two largest democracies in the world;

Whereas since its inception, the Indian American Friendship Council has been successful in carrying out its mission of improving United States-India relations, supporting developing countries, promoting global democracy, protecting the interests of the Indian-American community, and educating Members of Congress;

Whereas over the years, the Indian American Friendship Council has been the Indian-American organization in the vanguard of representing the Indian-American community and fostering relationships between Members of Congress and Indian-Americans nationwide;

Whereas, in particular, the Council has been instrumental in moving forward efforts ranging from rebuilding Gujarat following the disastrous earthquake, to supporting the fight against terrorism following the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States and the December 13, 2001, attack on the Indian Parliament;

Whereas as the Indian American Friendship Council continues to honor its mission for years to come, it is only under the outstanding leadership of Dr. Krishna Reddy, founder and president of the Indian American Friendship Council, that the Council will continue to be as successful as it has been since its creation; and

Whereas the Members of the Indian American Friendship Council and its friends pay tribute to Dr. Reddy´s dedicated service, expertise, and loyalty to improving relations between the two largest democracies in the world, the United States and India: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the Indian American Friendship Council.