[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 198 (Tuesday, December 5, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1660]
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                 PROCLAMATION FOR THE MANDIR OF LILBURN

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

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2017

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record the 
following proclamation for the Mandir of Lilburn:
  Whereas, Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha 
(BAPS), is a global socio-spiritual Hindu organization established by 
Bhagwan Swaminarayan more than 200 years ago; and
  Whereas, BAPS is dedicated to improving society through individual 
growth by fostering faith, unity, and selfless service; and
  Whereas, BAPS Shri Swarninarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia, 
inaugurated by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj in 2007, has served 
as a center for spirituality, and the celebration of Hindu culture, 
customs, and architecture; and
  Whereas, BAPS and its followers, have provided humanitarian services 
throughout communities in the State of Georgia and across our Nation; 
and
  Whereas, His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj appointed Mahant Swami 
Maharaj as his spiritual successor and the sixth Guru of BAPS; and
  Whereas, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader and 
Guru of BAPS, arrived in the State of Georgia for the first time as the 
spiritual leader and Guru of BAPS to commemorate the 10th anniversary 
of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Lilburn, Georgia; and
  Whereas the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia has 
set aside this day to honor and recognize His Holiness Mahant Swami 
Maharaj for his leadership and service; now therefore, I, Henry C. 
``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim July 6th, 2017 as The Mandir 
of Lilburn, Georgia Day in the 4th Congressional District.
  Proclaimed, this 22nd day of May, 2017