[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4257]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF THE EAST COAST SIKH FREEDOM RALLY

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                          HON. PATRICK MEEHAN

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 13, 2016

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Sikh Coordination 
Committee of the East Coast and its East Coast Sikh Freedom Rally, 
taking place here in Washington DC. On April 9, hundreds of Sikhs from 
around the country came to our nation's capital to promote justice for 
Sikhs around the world.
  As the co-chairman of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, I speak 
with the Sikh community regularly about injustices occurring around the 
world. American Sikhs have contributed to the strength and diversity of 
the United States for more than 130 years. They play an active role in 
our local communities and are a strong part of our economy.
  Whether it's equal opportunity in the U.S. Armed Forces, fair 
treatment for travelers or religious freedom in the workplace, Sikhs 
are still facing challenges. The American Sikh Congressional Caucus is 
working to address some of these issues, and I commend those who will 
come together in Washington to make their voices heard to their 
government and fellow citizens.
  Mr. Speaker, events like the East Coast Sikh Freedom Rally will help 
Americans and people around the world better understand the issues 
facing the Sikh community. I thank the organization and its leaders for 
their dedication to this cause.

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