[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: June 21, 1994]
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     IN HONOR OF SHRI AKSHAR PURUSHOTTAM SWAMINARAYAN HINDU TEMPLE

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                        HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 1994

  Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to announce that Shri Akshar 
Purushottam Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Milpitas, CA will soon be 
installing a new idol. This most sacred event will take place on July 
16, 1994, and will be performed by Swaminarayan Hindu Temple's 
spiritual leader, H.D.H. Pramukh Swami Maharaj.
  I extend my warmest wishes to Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on this 
sacred day and would also like to applaud them for their continued 
commitment to community service. On top of providing a place for Hindus 
to reach the heights of spiritual excellence, Swaminarayan Hindu Temple 
organizes frequent antiaddiction and antidrug campaigns and coordinates 
numerous blood donation and food distribution drives. They also play a 
very active role in providing emergency relief for the victims of 
natural disasters around the world.
  Swaminarayan Hindu Temple, inaugurated in August 1991, is part of the 
Bochasanwasi Swaminarayan Sanstha [BSS], a socio-religious organization 
with over 72 active centers and 11 temples throughout the United States 
and Canada. The BSS, founded on the peaceful teachings of Lord 
Swaminarayan, has 3 million members and strives to enrich society 
morally, spiritually and socially.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Swaminarayan Hindu Temple on this 
very special occasion. The active and positive role they play in our 
community is truly appreciated and I wish the temple continued success 
and growth in the coming years.

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