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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE GRAND VICTORY AND LIFE CELEBRATION OF PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
WHEREAS, Vishwa Gujarati Samaj was founded in 1989 and the Chicago Chapter Vishwa Gujarati Samaj - USA (VGS USA) was established in 2009, and under the leadership of President Naren Patel, will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in September of 2014; and
WHEREAS, VGS is a global organization where there are more than 20 countries that are significantly involved; and
WHEREAS, VGS USA community and communities across Chicago and America, VGS are welcoming many new neighbors, friends and citizens to preserve and propagate the Growth and Development of Guajarti arts, culture, literature, education, empowering women, children and student scholarships; and
WHEREAS, VGS USA have a growing social, cultural and economic ties to the global community, offering great opportunities, while presenting new challenges as we seek to communicate and preserve the Guajarati culture/heritage and language and humanitarian services like relief work and natural calamities in India; and
WHEREAS, members are dedicated to upholding the ideals of freedom and democracy while working to make a difference in the lives of fellow Indian Americans; and
WHEREAS, VGS USA along with 1,500 Chicagoans are celebrating the Grand Victory and Life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who was sworn in as India's Prime Minister on May 26, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Prime Minister Modi won an unprecedented victory and became the first party since 1984 to get a majority support; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby applaud The Grand Victory and Life Celebration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, encouraging all citizens across Cook County to show our appreciation, gratitude and congratulations to the Honorable Narendra Modi; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread up the official proceedings of the Honorable Body.
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