MENG INTRODUCES RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE MAHATMA GANDHI ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF NON-VIOLENCE : Congresswoman’s measure seeks to honor history and legacy of the world-renowned civil rights and spiritual leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oct 2, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced that she has introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to commemorate the memory and legacy of civil rights and spiritual leader Mohandas “Mahatma” K. Gandhi on October 2. The resolution supports the ideals and goals of the International Day of Non-Violence and calls on all Americans to observe it.

International Day of Non-Violence is an annual observance that takes place every October 2 on Gandhi’s birthday. It was established on June 15, 2007 at the United Nations to spread the message of non-violence through education and public awareness.

“Mahatma Gandhi was a monumental civil rights and spiritual leader who demonstrated that peaceful protests can bring change, and we honor his legacy with a resolution that calls on all to recognize his important contributions to the world,” said Meng. “Our own civil rights heroes, like Dr. Martin Luther King, were influenced by Gandhi’s work and it is critical that we strive each day to change the world in a peaceful manner. I urge all Americans to join me in marking International Day of Non-Violence.”

Meng’s resolution can be viewed here. Press Release.