[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15768]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BAHA'I FAITH

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                           HON. KEITH ELLISON

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 10, 2017

  Mr. ELLISON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the Baha'i Faith 
to recognize the two-hundredth year anniversary of the birth of 
Baha'u'llah.
  Baha'u'llah, born in 1817, is the founder of the Baha'i Faith which 
is currently practiced by people across the world. Its teachings 
promote oneness and human unity between all people regardless of race, 
religion, or class.
  Baha'u'llah's teachings have proven to be timeless as followers 
continue to study and practice his teachings two centuries after his 
birth. As many as five million people make up the Baha'i Faith in 
virtually every country. This includes Minneapolis and its surrounding 
areas where members of the faith continue to promote unity and serve 
their community.
  The Baha'i Faith has shown a continued commitment to peace and 
community globally as well as in Minnesota. I am proud to represent 
members of their community as they celebrate the two-hundredth year 
anniversary of Baha'u'llah.

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