[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1093]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING OCTOBER AS HINDU HERITAGE MONTH

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Mr. LaHOOD. Madam Speaker, today, I would like to observe the month 
of October as Hindu Heritage Month. The month of October serves as a 
time for Hindu communities across the country to join together and 
celebrate their culture and its diverse spiritual traditions. Hindu 
Heritage Month is a celebration of the Hindu faithful that hold 
services in 32 states across 91 congressional districts, including the 
devoted and faithful Hindu community of the 18th Congressional District 
of Illinois.
  Communities of faith have long served as beacons of hope, sharing 
their beliefs, and supporting their communities through service. The 
vibrant Hindu-American community is no different and I am proud to 
support the examples of service in the 18th Congressional District by 
my constituents.
  The United States is a deeply faithful Nation, and I am proud to 
support the celebration of October as Hindu Heritage Month. May this 
month bring awareness in recognizing and acknowledging the 
contributions made by Hindu-Americans and increase awareness and 
understanding of the Hindu-American community.

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