Suryaa Now International Desk: Surya International Bureau, Washington: People of Indian descent have contributed significantly to the strengthening of America's economic, social, technological and democratic systems. Surya International Bureau, Washington: A special resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives to recognize the special services rendered by people of Indian descent in strengthening the economic, social, technological and democratic systems of America has received overwhelming support from the lawmakers. 256 members of Congress (US lawmakers) including Democrats and Republicans declared full support for this bipartisan resolution introduced to respect Indian Americans. This resolution was introduced under the leadership of prominent US Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy of Indian origin.
Proposal to recognize the month of July as 'Indian American Heritage Month': In this resolution, it is proposed to officially recognize the month of July as 'Indian-American Heritage Month' every year to commemorate the role of Indian Americans in the building of the American nation. On July 2, 1946, then US President Harry S. The resolution stated that the month of July was chosen to commemorate the historic occasion when Indians were given the right to US citizenship through the historic 'Loose-Seller Act' signed by Truman. Recognition of outstanding services of 52 lakh Indians: The House recognized that there are more than 52 lakh (5.2 million) Indian Americans currently living in the United States, who have shown outstanding leadership in the fields of science, medicine, space research, artificial intelligence, technology, business, as well as in the US military and public administration.
Congressman Raja Krishnamurthy commented on the occasion that the religious and cultural diversity of the Indian society has increased the strength of America. Analysts believe that the unanimous support of 256 members in the 435-seat assembly is a testament to the influence of the Indian diaspora.