Fifteen lawmakers, led by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution to designate January as Tamil language and heritage month. Tamil-American community contributions are to be recognized. The resolution has strong support from various Tamil-American organizations and co-sponsors. The aim is to highlight Tamil culture's richness and contributions to America's cultural fabric.
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