Resolution 2734 was proposed motion in the City Council of Harvy Illinois earlier this week. It was seconded and then unanimously approved.
City councilman Joseph Whittington Jr. who presented the resolution followed it's approval by addressing the Sikh community, "We would like to let you know that America is a great country. Harvey is a great place. We want to support you and I'm glad to be a part, WE as a city council, are glad to be a part of '1984 Yes It Is Genocide.'
Immediately the city officials began clapping followed by "Booooleeee so nihaaaaaalll!!! Saaat Sriiiiii AkaaaaaaL!!"by the many Sikhs in attendance to the proceedings. More jaikaras followed.
The motion that was passed was read as follows to the city council:
"I would like to suspend the rules for resolution 2734, a resolution of city of Harvey, Cook county Illinois, to recognize November 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as 'genocide'."
One professor Bradly read the resolution starting with a prayer:
"Merciful God protect us from the violations of religious and human violations. The survivors, we want to view them as children of fire."
The professor then opened his eyes and read the following:
"2014 marks the 30th year of genocidal killings of people belonging to Sikh faith in India. In solidarity with the Sikh community and to show our support to the victims and survivors of November 1st 1984 anti-Sikh violence the city of Harvey has passed the resolution number 2734. The resolution recognized the organized killing of Sikhs during November 1984 and 'genocide'...We hope that this resolution will inspire President Obama and congress to recognize the Sikh genocide of November. November 1st is a date we should never forget. Thank you."
The proceedings ended with talks by representatives from 'Sikhs for Justice' who were political will behind this historic resolution. Next, two 1984 survivors were invited to speak. Gurdeep Kaur and Jasbir Singh, who recently also testified to the U.N., gave passionate and emotional talks to express gratitude.
Watch the video below:
Sikhs for Justice are sharing the following image to encourage others to petition their own city:
