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SJR-28 Human rights violations: Punjab.(1993-1994)



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Senate Joint Resolution No. 28
CHAPTER 91

Relative to human rights violations.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  August 29, 1994. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


SJR 28, Wright. Human rights violations: Punjab.
This measure would memorialize the President and the Congress of the United States to make the resolution of the difficulties in the Punjab a high priority through the use of all its diplomatic means.
WHEREAS, There have been serious allegations of human rights abuses in connection with the disturbances in the Punjab; and
WHEREAS, The vast majority of the people of the area seek a peaceful resolution of these difficulties; and
WHEREAS, It is the policy of the United States to support democratic governments and the preservation of human rights; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Senate and the Assembly of the State of California, jointly, That the Legislature of the State of California respectfully memorializes the President and the Congress of the United States to make the resolution of the difficulties in the Punjab a high priority through the use of all its diplomatic means; and be it further
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this resolution to the President and Vice President of the United States, to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, and to each Senator and Representative from California in the Congress of the United States.