2011-J1165

Commending His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji upon the occasion of delivering the invocation to the New York State Senate

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2011-J1165


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION welcoming and commending His Holiness Brahmrishi
Shri Kumar Swami Ji upon the occasion of delivering the invocation at
the opening of the session of the New York State Senate on April 27,
2011

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to bring full recog-
nition and just tribute to those individuals of religious commitment who
accept the responsibility of moral leadership and render the wisdom of
human understanding; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is honored to welcome and commend His
Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji upon the occasion of delivering
the invocation at the opening of the session of the New York State
Senate on April 27, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji is the Founder of Bhagwan
Shree Lakshami Narayan Dham, one of the largest spiritual institutes in
India dedicated to the welfare of people of all faiths and religions,
with an outstanding and inspiring record of community service; and
WHEREAS, This prominent spiritual leader is one of the most scholarly
figures of world religions who holds devout lectures across India,
Europe, United States and Canada, which are attended by tens of thou-
sands of people and are watched by millions on television; and
WHEREAS, Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji is one of the most renowned
scholars of Ayurveda, India's 5000 year old system of medicine, and is
an inspiration behind medical research being done to bridge the gap
between the Eastern and Western medicine; and
WHEREAS, Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji has been recognized and
acclaimed with honors, awards and accolades by organizations and govern-
mental bodies at the local, state, national and international level; and
WHEREAS, The spiritual guidance and nurturing of the citizens of the
State of New York is of great importance to the vitality and well-being
of our communities; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji upon the occasion of
delivering the invocation at the opening of the session of the New York
State Senate on April 27, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to His Holiness Brahmrishi Shri Kumar Swami Ji.

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  • 01 / Apr / 2011
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 02 / May / 2011
    • ADOPTED

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