[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1447 Introduced in House (IH)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1447

Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His 
   Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS 
                         Swaminarayan Sanstha.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 25, 2022

Mr. Garbarino submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                 the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His 
   Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS 
                         Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Whereas, born on December 7, 1921, in the village of Chansad, Gujarat, India, 
        Pramukh Swami Maharaj followed a spiritual path from an early age, 
        seeking purity, renouncing material possessions, and possessing a 
        striking humility, saintliness, and selfless desire to help all;
Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj was the fifth spiritual successor and 
        guru of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a worldwide Hindu 
        organization dedicated to promoting harmony between individuals, within 
        families, and amongst diverse communities;
Whereas his unique combination of spirituality and leadership has grown BAPS 
        globally, encompassing more than 1,100 mandirs worldwide and 150 centers 
        in North America, and created grand stone mandirs in Houston, Chicago, 
        Toronto, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Robbinsville;
Whereas these mandirs offer a welcoming and spiritual space for thousands of 
        families, as well as worship, fellowship, communal meals, education, and 
        activities for young and old, creating a true home for the faithful;
Whereas a rare soul, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always lived for others;
Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj's unique message to the world is ``In 
        the joy of others, lies our own'', and his words were thoughtful, 
        meaningful, and consoling, coming from the depth of profound experience 
        and deep compassion; and
Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj always gave enlightenment, guidance, 
        and wisdom to the many entrusted to his care and administered abundantly 
        and unstintingly to the spiritual and corporal needs of all: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and 
commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh 
Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
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