[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17023]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF BRAHMIN SAMAJ OF USA

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 13, 2013

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Brahmin Samaj 
of USA (BSOU) on its 25th Anniversary. For 25 years, BSOU has 
represented the Brahmin community in New Jersey, the surrounding region 
and all Brahmins across the United States.
  Established in New Jersey in 1988, BSOU has grown from 11 members to 
more than 500 members today. In addition to its growth in membership, 
BSOU has also expanded to each U.S. state, Canada and other 
international countries. Likewise, it has seen the establishment of 
sister organizations in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, Florida and 
Ontario. It was registered as the official Brahmin organization in New 
Jersey in 1989.
  Since its founding, BSOU has been led by ten presidents, including 
Founding President the late Shri Manibhai Joshi, Arunbhai Kantharia, 
Pramodaben Joshi, Begavatbhai Pandya, Rasikhbai Bhatt, Vishnubhai 
Bhatt, Dr. Hitendra Upadhyay, Naishad Pandya, Bhogilal Jani and current 
President Abhay Shukla. The organization is also represented by a Board 
of Trustees and Executive Committee which work toward advancing BSOU.
  BSOU hosts various social, religious and cultural activities to 
promote and maintain the traditions and heritage of the Brahmins. It 
has hosted youth activities, large conventions and participated in the 
India Day Parade in New York City, New York for five years. BSOU 
continues its mission to honor and celebrate the Brahmin history and 
culture.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, please join me in congratulating Brahmin 
Samaj of USA as it celebrates its 25th Anniversary. Its commitment to 
promoting the Brahmin culture and serving the Indian community is truly 
deserving of this body's recognition.

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