HR1185: HR1185 Day of Democracy; January 26, 2026; recognize

26 LC 129 0765 House Resolution 1185 By: Representatives Panitch of the 51st, Cooper of the 45th, Hilton of the 48th, McDonald III of the 26th, and Barrett of the 24th A RESOLUTION Recognizing January 26, 2026, as Day of Democracy; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, the State of India, that is Bharat, declared itself to be a Democratic Republic by2 the adoption of a Constitution on January 26, 1950; and3 WHEREAS, the State of India, that is Bharat, has modeled its Co nstitution in significant4 ways on the United States constitution, especially the Bill of Rights, Separation of Powers, 5 and the system of Judicial review; and6 WHEREAS, the State of India, that is Bharat, has existed as a continuous democracy since7 1950, in a region that has seen many nations stray from that path; and8 WHEREAS, the state of Georgia has become home to a large community of United States9 citizens who have immigrated legally from India; and10 WHEREAS, the Indian American community in Georgia has contributed significantly to the11 economic, cultural, and spiritual growth of Georgia and the United States; and12 H. R. 1185 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0765 WHEREAS,the State of Georgia and the Republic of India have developed strong economic13 ties and continue to build a mutually beneficial relationship.14 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that15 the members of this body recognize January 26, 2026, being the 76th year since India16 became a Democratic Republic with the adoption of a Constitution, as a Day of Democracy17 signifying the close ties between our two States as the oldest and largest democracies.18 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized19 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution avai lable for distribution to the20 public and the press.21 H. R. 1185 - 2 -