J 940: Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 2025

 Senate Resolution No. 940 BY: Senator COONEY COMMEMORATING the 75th Anniversary of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 2025 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official days that are important to the cultural heritage of the citizens of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Indian Constitution on Wednesday, November 26, 2025; and WHEREAS, On August 15, 1947, India was declared independent of the British Empire after approximately two hundred years of colonial control which was marked by oppression, sacrifice, and struggle; and WHEREAS, India's independence is enormously important to people around the world; it marks the end of a 90-year struggle to achieve stronger civil, political, and economic rights along with self-determination; and WHEREAS, Countless brave and courageous Indian people sacrificed their lives for the independence of their country and for the betterment of the lives of their families, friends, and peers; and WHEREAS, On November 26, 1949, the Indian Constitution was enacted, adopted, and given to the citizens of India; this legal document balances a strong central government with the autonomy of states; additionally, it provides a stable framework for governance, facilitates social justice, and promotes economic development; and WHEREAS, Diverse regional needs and identities are respected and preserved through the Indian Constitution; this legislation has played a crucial role in shaping modern India, reflecting the aspirations of the forefathers and providing a guide for the nation's progress; and WHEREAS, Annually, the Indian people celebrate Constitution Day, honoring the visionary framers of this vital document; this year-long observance commences every November; citizens of the State of New York should celebrate with the Indian people, remembering that our Nation had the same struggle to achieve independence from the same oppressors; and WHEREAS, It is important to honor and cherish the ancestral history of the citizens of the State of New York and to educate the citizens of this State of the richness thereof; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Indian Constitution on November 26, 2025; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Indian Consul General.