[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 9 (Thursday, January 15, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E103-E104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      SGI PRESIDENT DAISAKU IKEDA

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2009

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
  Whereas, SGI President Dr. Daisaku Ikeda visited Chicago in 1960, 
witnessed the discriminatory mistreatment of an African-American boy in 
Lincoln Park, and made a vow in his heart, ``I promise you that I will 
build a society truly worthy of your love and pride!''; and
  Whereas, this year marks 49 years of Dr. Ikeda's dedication to the 
peace and happiness of all humanity through peace, culture and 
education; and pledge to construct a peaceful world where individuals 
from all walks of life feel safe and secure while developing their 
fullest potential for the sake of their families and the greater good 
of society; and
  Whereas, on January 19th we honor and celebrate a noble and heroic 
life of Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy was to secure not

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only civil rights but human moral rights for all people as expressed in 
his own words, ``Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere''
  Whereas, 40 years after the passing of Dr. King, we witness on this 
day the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as 44th President of the 
United States, filled with confidence in the dream of Martin Luther 
King, Jr., and the prayers and efforts of countless ordinary heroes who 
believed that this day would one day be possible, expressed in 
President Obama's words, ``This is your victory!''
  Whereas, in my capacity as a member of the United States Congress, I 
would like to acknowledge these behind the scenes efforts of one such 
extra-ordinary hero by recognizing, SGI President Daisaku Ikeda, as an 
Emissary of Peace and Justice.

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