[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 36 (Tuesday, March 4, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            IN RECOGNITION OF DR. SRINIVASA YEGNASUBRAMANIAN

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 4, 2014

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Srinivasa 
Yegnasubramnian (Dr. Mani). The title of Dharmatma was recently 
bestowed upon Dr. Mani by His Holiness Shankarachari. As the first 
United States citizen and only the third person to be awarded this 
title, Dr. Mani's prestigious honor is truly deserving of this body's 
recognition.
  Dr. Mani serves as Chairman of the Hindu American Temple and Cultural 
Center in Morganville, New Jersey and Chairman of Sringeri Vidya 
Bharati Foundation, USA (SVBF) in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. As the 
leader of these organizations, Dr. Mani oversees the many activities 
and outreach efforts provided to the communities and ensure that the 
centers provide outstanding spiritual and community service. 
Additionally, under Dr. Mani's leadership, SVBF has seen significant 
accomplishments and growth, including the establishment of the first 
goshala to be associated with a Hindu Temple in the United States and 
the construction of a monastery and temple in Toronto, Canada.
  Over the years, Dr. Mani has been recognized by various organizations 
in both the United States and India for his humanitarian efforts. In 
addition to his most recent title of Dharmatma, Dr. Mani has also been 
honored with the titles of Dharma Chintamani (the crown-Pearl of 
Righteous Thoughts) and Dharma Rakshamani (the crown-pearl of protector 
of Dharma), among many other honors.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in celebrating Dr. Srinivasa 
Yegnasubramnian's honor of being conferred as Dharmatma. He continues 
to provide outstanding leadership, service and dedication to the Hindu 
faith and the community.

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