[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8548]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             COMMENDING THE PACIFICA INSTITUTE FOR ITS WORK

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 10, 2016

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Pacifica 
Institute in Bellevue for their work to generate interfaith dialogue 
and promote cross-cultural ties. Pacifica Institute has built up ties 
of mutual understanding and strengthened communities throughout the 
state of Washington.
  Pacifica Institute has continually engaged the community in 
activities to foster shared experiences. Their efforts have helped 
remove barriers, building confidence and trust to create a peaceful 
society through newfound relationships.
  Through their vision of promoting social justice through shared 
networks, Pacifica Institute has provided our district with the 
opportunity to foster mutual appreciation in a respectful environment.
  I'm pleased to join Pacifica Institute in their annual Ramadan 
Interfaith Friendship Iftar in Redmond this weekend. I am looking 
forward to coming together with members of our community to celebrate 
various religious backgrounds.
  As President John F. Kennedy said, ``If we cannot end now our 
differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.'' 
Pacifica Institute works to do just that. Its commitment to educating 
communities serves as a positive voice bringing people together to 
combat prejudice and intolerance.




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