[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 35 (Thursday, March 3, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E273]
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    CELEBRATING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION

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                       HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 2016

  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Art of Living 
Foundation for its thirty-five years of promoting human values around 
the world and to wish them well as they kick off their World Culture 
Festival on March 11th in New Delhi, India. I'd also like to recognize 
all of the volunteers around the world and in New Delhi who have spent 
countless hours organizing this truly magnificent event.
  As a United States Congresswoman, I am focused on improving the lives 
of girls and women across the globe. I applaud the Art of Living 
Foundation's programs that focus on empowering girls and women by 
giving them access to education, vocational skills training, and self-
development programs. The vision and actions of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar 
and the Foundation to empower marginalized girls and women is a 
positive force for strengthening our future.
  The World Culture Festival will bring together individuals from 155 
diverse countries to promote peace and unity. Thank you for your 
tireless work and for your commitment to making the world a more 
peaceful and harmonious place. Please accept my best wishes for a 
wonderful World Culture Festival and congratulations to the Art of 
Living Foundation.

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