[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8469]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

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                            HON. MARK POCAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 9, 2016

  Mr. POCAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor His Holiness the Dalai 
Lama and welcome him to our nation's capital during his upcoming trip. 
I would like to recognize His Holiness for his outstanding commitments 
to promoting nonviolence, increasing religious tolerance, and advancing 
human rights around the world.
  For over 50 years, His Holiness has led the effort to preserve the 
rich and unique cultural, historical, linguistic, and religious 
heritage of the people of Tibet. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 
1989 and a Congressional Gold Medal in 2007 for his efforts to bring a 
peaceful resolution to the political situation in Tibet and promote 
non-violent methods for resolving the conflict.
  His advocacy and teachings on religious tolerance, non-violence, and 
peace are so needed in our current global community. His Holiness' 
unwavering commitment to preserving and protecting the human rights of 
marginalized communities around the globe is an example for us all.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I recognize his Holiness the 
Dalai Lama today.

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