[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H7093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   WELCOMING IMAM SEYED ALI GHAZVINI

  The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from California (Mr. 
Costa) is recognized for 1 minute.
  There was no objection.
  Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and it is my honor and privilege 
to welcome Imam Ghazvini as the guest chaplain to the United States 
House of Representatives.
  For the past 14 years, Seyed Ali Ghazvini has served as imam, or 
spiritual leader, of the Islamic Cultural Center in Fresno, a very 
important Islamic center in the San Joaquin Valley.
  In addition to leading prayers and Qur'anic study, the Imam Ghazvini 
has distinguished himself as a prominent, prominent community leader. 
Since the beginning of his ministry, the imam has worked intently to 
facilitate meaningful interfaith dialogue and understanding throughout 
the valley, among all religions.
  As the co-chair of the Interfaith Alliance of Central California, he 
has brought together numerous religious and social justice 
organizations to host mixed-faith events and spread tolerance and 
inclusivity throughout the San Joaquin Valley. I know because I have 
had the wonderful pleasure and honor to participate.
  It has been with great honor, again, that many of us who have been 
able to participate in these interdenominational meetings have 
witnessed a renewed commitment to social justice firsthand. I urge my 
colleagues to welcome me in joining him and in thanking him this 
morning for his opening prayer.

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