[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 22, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3549]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CELEBRATING NORTH AMERICAN FILM ASSOCIATION

  (Mr. THANEDAR asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THANEDAR. Madam Speaker, today, I rise to celebrate North 
American Film Association, NAFA, an organization dedicated to promoting 
Marathi cinema and culture in North America. By making Marathi cinema 
more accessible, NAFA aims to preserve Maharashtra's rich cultural 
heritage, bridge cultural boundaries, and create a more diverse arts 
and culture space.
  NAFA is having a film festival of Marathi films in San Jose, 
California, on July 25 through 27, 2026, and I wish to convey my best 
wishes to NAFA.
  I also want to recognize Mr. Abhi Gholap, an accomplished filmmaker 
and founder of NAFA. Abhi Gholap is also deeply committed to service, 
supporting children with leukemia in rural India through the Jiji-Bhau 
Cancer Foundation.
  ``Best wishes to NAFA from this Marathi-speaking Congressman'';
  ``Tumchya Marathi bolnarya Congresssadaashyakadun uttam shubhechha.''

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