[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17974]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



              CELEBRATE INDIA'S 53RD YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE

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                         HON. LUIS V. GUTIERREZ

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, it is a great privilege for me to pay 
tribute to the Chicago's Federation of Indian Associations for its 
invaluable work honoring India on the occasion of the 53rd anniversary 
of India's independence.
  The Federation is enriched by the diversity of member organizations 
who have found a common mission in promoting the Indian community and 
honoring India. The Federation is strongly committed to serving the 
Indian community and works tirelessly to meet this goal.
  To celebrate the special occasion of India's 53rd year of 
independence, the Federation will host more than twenty-five thousand 
visitors from Indiana, Michigan, Iowa and Wisconsin to witness a 
spectacular parade carefully planned to showcase India's rich cultural 
heritage. The India Independence Day Parade will be celebrated on 
Saturday, August 19th. The parade will feature colorful floats each 
representing various states of India. The parade will honor India's 
rich heritage, including its music, costumes, fashion and dance. The 
Federation will also host a Millennium Banquet and Cultural Program on 
Friday, August 18th to celebrate this special occasion.
  I congratulate and recognize Chicago's Federation of Indian 
Associations for their commitment, dedication and service to the Indian 
Community.




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