DD Foreign Desk
GREENACRES, Florida, USA: The City of Greenacres, Florida, commemorated India’s Independence Day with a special ceremony at Greenacres City Hall, organized in collaboration with Kashmir Solidarity USA and the Office of Greenacres Mayor Charles “Chuck” Shaw.
The event celebrated India’s independence, the contributions of the Indian-American community, and the enduring friendship between India and the United States.
During the ceremony, Mayor Charles “Chuck” Shaw presented an official proclamation recognizing India’s Independence Day and its significance to the local Indian-American community. Surinder K. Zutshi accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Indian-American community and Kashmir NRI Today.
Among Zutshi’s guests were ISG Raymond L. Carmona, former president of the Poinciana Townhomes Association, and his wife, Denise Carmona.
Speaking on the occasion, Zutshi expressed gratitude to Mayor Shaw, the Greenacres City Council, and Austin Lee, Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs, for making the recognition possible.
“It is a great honor to accept this India’s Independence Day Proclamation on behalf of the Indian-American community and Kashmir NRI Today,” Zutshi said, adding that India and the United States are “two great democracies united by the shared values of freedom, democracy, diversity, and opportunity.”
Zutshi also praised Mayor Shaw for his longstanding commitment to education, young people, public service, and the Greenacres community.
The ceremony highlighted the historic relationship between India and the United States and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening cooperation, mutual understanding, and friendship between the people of the two nations.
“Two great democracies. One enduring friendship,” Zutshi said. “May we continue building bridges of peace, understanding, and opportunity for generations to come?”
About Kashmir Solidarity USA: Kashmir Solidarity USA works to preserve and promote the history, heritage, experiences, and aspirations of the Kashmiri community while encouraging dialogue, understanding, and cooperation throughout the United States.