Giani Surinder Singh
Gurdwara South Jersey Sikh Society
Vineland, NJ
Sponsor: Rep. Jeff Van Drew, (R-NJ)
Date of Prayer: 06/06/2025
One Minute Speech Given in Recognition of the Guest Chaplain:
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor today to welcome Giani Singh as our guest chaplain.
Giani Singh has served as Head Granthi at the Gurdwara in Vineland, New Jersey, since 2012.
Day after day, year after year, he leads not just with words but with example, with peace, with humility, and with service toward all.
These are not just Sikh values. They are American values. They truly are human values. We have seen that shared spirit in action.
Today is the 81st anniversary of D–day. On the beaches of Normandy, Sikh soldiers fought shoulder to shoulder with Allied forces. That same spirit and that same bravery lives on today, as Sikh Americans continue to serve our great communities in the great Nation of the United States of America.
Mr. Speaker, I thank all my colleagues for coming here today.
Opening Prayer Given by the Guest Chaplain:
‘‘Ik Onkar Satguru Prasad''; ‘‘One universal creator God, by the grace of the true guru.''
Almighty God, Waheguru, we call You by many names, but You are one. Keep Your divine hand over the Members of this House as they help steer the future of our great Nation. Keep truth on our tongues, love in our hearts, and sound judgment in our minds. Remind us of our purpose: to love and serve one another and create a more peaceful world.
We ask for blessings unto all leaders as they work for the common good. Give all who govern this land humility, courage, integrity, and compassion. Release each one of us from ego so that we may serve selflessly. Help us remember that we belong to one family.
Recognize the entire human race as one.
We ask of the Almighty to also keep watch over our Nation's protectors who work tirelessly day and night to ensure our safety and our freedom.
You are everywhere, all are Yours. Whatever is seen, O God, is Your form. My Lord, You are but one.
In the name of Nanak, find everlasting optimism, with Your will. Almighty God, may there be grace for entire humanity.
We pay homage to all the martyrs of the world who fought for liberty, justice, and equality.
‘‘Smooh Shaheedan Nu Kot Kot Parnam''; ‘‘My homage to all martyrs in the world.''
‘‘Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa''; ‘‘The Khalsa belongs to God.''
‘‘Waheguru Ji Kee Fateh''; ‘‘Victory belongs to God.''
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