[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 101 (Friday, June 14, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4065]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
WELCOMING BHAI MOHAN SINGH
The SPEAKER. Without objection, the gentleman from Washington (Mr.
Newhouse) is recognized for 1 minute.
There was no objection.
Mr. NEWHOUSE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor my guest Chaplain,
Bhai Mohan Singh.
Mohan Singh was the head granthi, or the head priest, at a Gurdwara
in Yakima, Washington, and now travels the Nation spreading the
teachings of Sikhism.
Sikhism is the world's fifth largest religion with nearly 30 million
followers worldwide, and roughly 1 million of those are located within
the United States of America. It was founded by Guru Nanak in west
Punjab in 1469 and is based on three cardinal principles: Meditate on
God, earn a living by honest means, and share with the less fortunate.
Mohan Singh is a dedicated preacher with an extensive educational
background in Sikhism, with experience in both teaching and leading
religious services. His career spans over two decades of service in
both India and the United States, and we are very fortunate to have him
here today with us to lead the opening prayer and to represent the good
people of central Washington.
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