[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E486]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  IN HONOR OF SUNIL AGHI, AN ADVOCATE FOR THE INDO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

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                          HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 1998

  Ms. SANCHEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an advocate of the 
Indo-American community, Mr. Sunil Aghi. Mr. Aghi is founder and 
President of the Indo-American Political Foundation, an organization 
dedicated to bringing Indo-Americans into the mainstream political 
process. Through this Foundation, Mr. Aghi hopes to bring full equality 
and participation of minorities and other ethnic groups into the 
political process. Mr. Aghi has also worked hard to ensure that Indo-
Americans are fully represented in political and elected offices. He 
understands that Indo-Americans should have their own voices in all 
levels of government to ensure that the needs of the Indo-American 
community are met by our elected officials.
  Mr. Aghi looks forward to joining forces with other organizations 
which represent diverse ethnic groups to form coalitions that will give 
an even stronger voice to new citizens who are eager to learn more and 
become involved in American politics.
  But the most important work that Mr. Aghi does, in his work as 
founder of Thank You America. Thank You America is an organization 
dedicated to providing food and clothing to the homeless of Orange 
County on Thanksgiving Day. Each year this group assists over 500 
homeless individuals and families with warm meals and clothing during 
the holidays. Mr. Aghi is planning to expand Thank You America's 
services to help needy families year round.
  Mr. Aghi truly understands the meaning of thanks. His tireless 
efforts are a model for all to follow. Mr. Aghi gives thanks everyday 
to America through his unselfish work, and I thank Mr. Aghi for his 
vital role in our communities.

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