[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING ERVAD ZARIR F. BHANDARA

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                          HON. J. LUIS CORREA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Mr. CORREA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Zarir F. Bhandara, a 
resident of Irvine and Ervad of the Zoroastrian Temple in the City of 
Orange, for his dedication to inspiring his community with his 
spiritual leadership.
  Ervad Bhandara has dedicated his life to promoting the message of the 
Zoroastrian founding prophet, Zarathustra, through prayers, religious 
classes, and pastoral services. As a leader of the Zoroastrian 
community, Ervad Bhandara provides his communities in Orange and Irvine 
with support, guidance, mentorship, and motivation.
  During COVID-19, Ervad Bhandara served his community by visiting 
hospitals and providing food, counseling, and financial assistance to 
those in need. As a way to keep his community connected during trying 
times, Ervad Bhandara live-streamed prayers with messages of Peace, 
Unity, Harmony, and Hope, reaching hundreds of people quarantining at 
home. Since 2020, Ervad Bhandara has donated his platelets and plasma 
over 545 times, helping save over 1,635 American lives. He leads by 
example to spread the messages of service and sacrifice for our great 
country.
  Please join in recognizing Ervad Bhandara's unparalleled selflessness 
and humanitarian services to his community. His compassion has helped 
make a positive difference in the lives of countless people.

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