[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 93 (Tuesday, July 14, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1291]
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                  TRIBUTE TO HINDO TEMPLE OF ST. LOUIS

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 1998

  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Hindu 
Temple of St. Louis and recognize their efforts to celebrate 
Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava. I wanted to take this opportunity to enclose 
the text of some brief remarks I made on Friday, July 3, 1998, which 
recognizes this outstanding occasion.
  Since the Hindu Temple of St. Louis opened in 1991, it has become an 
integral part of the community. The recent expansion program has 
resulted in a spectacular temple with architectural roots in the 500-
year-old temples of India.
  I congratulate the Temple and the community on your success and am 
honored to share in the excitement of Kumbhabhisheka Mahotsava, the 
consecration of the Temple. The traditions and rituals steeped in 
centuries of custom make this a unique and special opportunity for the 
St. Louis Hindu community.
  I wish you peace and joy on this great occasion. May God bless you 
and your families as you share in the beauty of Kumbhabhisheka.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my colleagues join congratulating the 
Hindu Temple of St. Louis and wish them all the best on this very 
special event.

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