[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 157 (Wednesday, October 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING DR. MOHANA ARLA

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 17, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
Mohana Arla, an outstanding man with a great record of community 
service. Dr. Arla, a resident of Bullitt County, has been named 
Distinguished Citizen of the Year by the Bullitt County Education 
Association.
  Dr. Arla has provided medical care for the citizens of Bullit County 
for many years. He is an internal medicine physician with Bullitt 
County Family Practitioners in Hillview, Kentucky and has his own 
practice in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky. Dr. Arla has been a strong 
advocate of bringing additional medical practitioners to the Bullitt 
County area.
  In July of 2007 Dr. Arla partnered with Jewish Hospital Medical 
Center South to conduct a free weight-loss program for the residents of 
Bullitt County. The program, titled ``Lose a Pound, Gain a Dollar,'' 
gave residents the opportunity to lose weight while offering them a 
monetary reward for their hard work. This program is a great example of 
his commitment to improving the lives of Bullitt County's residents.
  Dr. Arla has also demonstrated a strong commitment to local 
education. He has been very involved in efforts to bring a community 
college to Bullitt County. Dr. Arla is a member of the County Board 
leading the effort and has made a substantial donation to this cause.
  It is my privilege to recognize Dr. Mohana Arla today, before the 
entire United States House of Representatives, for his hard work and 
service to his community.

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