[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6500]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING AMMA SRI KARUNAMAYI

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2014

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Amma Sri 
Karunamayi, a prominent Hindu spiritual leader who has devoted her life 
to promoting public service and peace.
  Amma is best known for her acts of charity, which include providing 
spiritual guidance to those in need, establishing a free school for 
more than 700 students and constructing a hospital that provides free 
care to patients in need. After spreading her teachings in India for 
many years, Amma sought to take her mission overseas.
  In 1995, Amma took her first tour of the United States and returned 
every year thereafter. This year, she will be back for her 20th 
anniversary tour. To commemorate this occasion, Amma will be hosting an 
interfaith World Peace prayer ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia from May 1st 
until May 11th.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Amma Sri 
Karunamayi's achievements, and to congratulate her on 20 years of 
spreading spirituality and peace throughout the United States.