Resolution in US Congress to designate April 14 as 'National Sikh Day'
Washington, March 31: More than 10 lawmakers, including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives, United States, to designate April 14 of each year as National Sikh Day.
The resolution observed that the Sikh community, which began immigrating into the United States over 100 years ago, has played an important role in developing the United States. The resolution also supports the designation of ‘National Sikh Day’ to honour and celebrate the important role played by the Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.
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Sponsored by Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, the resolution introduced in the House on March 28 was co-sponsored by over 10 lawmakers: Karen Bass, Paul Tonko, Brian K Fitzpatrick, Daniel Meuser, Eric Swalwell, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Donald Norcross, Andy Kim, John Garamendi, Richard E Neal, Brendan F Boyle and David G Valadao. Both John Garamendi and David Valadao are Co-Chairs of the Sikh Caucus.
The resolution has welcomed by Sikh caucus committee, Sikh coordination committee and American Sikh Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee.
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-PTC News with inputs from social media
