[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 122 (Wednesday, July 19, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





VISIT TO HINDU HERITAGE DAY IN ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILLINOIS ON JULY 23RD

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 19, 2017

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the work and community 
engagement of the organizers of and participants in Hindu Heritage Day 
on Sunday, July 23 in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
   Hinduism is one of the world's oldest living religions, and the 
faith is richly diverse with traditions stretching back thousands of 
years. Hinduism is a religion that prides itself on plurality, 
inclusion, tolerance, non-violence, and the embrace of diversity. These 
same values line up with our shared American values, and it is without 
question that in these times, we must defend these values. When people 
try to divide Americans or separate us, we need to remember that all of 
us belong together and that diversity and inclusion make us stronger as 
a country.
   Every time I visit with members of the Hindu community, I am 
inspired by their devotion and their commitment to making our 
communities stronger all over the nation. Mr. Speaker, as a Hindu-
American, I am also proud to support my many friends and family who 
celebrate their religion and culture throughout the country.
   I honor Hindu Heritage Day on July 23, 2017 in the metropolitan 
Chicago area.

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