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Week Ending April 29, 2005

House Resolution 227 recognizing and honoring the contributions of Indian Americans to economic innovation and society generally.

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     Not to be confused with the American Indian the Indian-American’s origin is the country of India. The Resolution notes and honors the international trade promotion, research and goodwill generated by the Indian Community in the US and graduates of the Indian Institute of Technology.

Sponsor: Representative Tom Davis (R-VA-11^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote (April 26, 2005)

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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Whereas the United States is deeply enriched by its Indian American residents;

Whereas the Indian American community and the graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in the United States have made valuable and significant contributions to society in every profession and discipline; and

Whereas IIT graduates are highly committed and dedicated to research, innovation, and promotion of trade and international cooperation between India and the United States: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the valuable and significant contributions of Indian Americans to American society;

(2) honors the economic innovation attributable to graduates of the Indian Institutes of Technology; and

(3) urges all Americans to recognize the contributions of Indian Americans and have a greater appreciation of the role Indian Americans have played in helping to advance and enrich American society.

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