[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 152 (Tuesday, October 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING SUDHAKAR V. SHENOY AND SURESH V. SHENOY FOR RECEIVING THE 
   2009 COMMUNITY LEADER AWARD FROM THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY 
                               FOUNDATION

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Sudhakar V. Shenoy and Suresh V. Shenoy and their company, IMC, Inc. as 
the recipients of the Northern Virginia Community Foundation 2009 
Community Leader Award.
  The Northern Virginia Community Foundation (NVCF) was established in 
1978 as a public charity to meet a wide variety of social, educational, 
cultural and other charitable needs throughout Northern Virginia. The 
mission of NVCF is to grow philanthropy and strengthen the community. 
This past year, more than $3,000,000.00 in grants and scholarships 
supporting child and youth development, education, health, arts, 
homelessness, community improvement, and other causes were made from 
NVCF funds. Hundreds of nonprofit organizations benefited from these 
grants and put those resources to work to strengthen the community.
  Each year, NVCF recognizes individuals or organizations for their 
extraordinary philanthropic efforts and successes. This year, the NVCF 
has chosen to honor Mr. Sudhakar V. Shenoy and Mr. Suresh V. Shenoy by 
presenting them with the 2009 Community Leader Award.
  The accomplishments of these two individuals are truly impressive. 
They are successful businessmen, under their leadership, their company, 
IMC, Inc. has become a highly respected and award winning technology 
solutions innovator that provides expert government, commercial and 
scientific solutions.
  The business successes of Sudhakar and Suresh Shenoy are matched by 
their philanthropic endeavors and commitment to the improvement of our 
community.
  Sudhakar Shenoy has a long history of civic and community 
involvement. In 1999, he was named Citizen of the Year and in 2003, he 
was named Lord Fairfax in recognition of his contributions to the 
community and his volunteerism. He has been a strong leader and 
supporter in many organizations including the American Heart 
Association, YouthAids, the American Cancer Society, Leukemia Society, 
Youth Life, INOVA, the United Way, the American-India Foundation and 
many others. Sudhakar was also named the Greater Washington High 
Technology Entrepreneur of the Year for 1998. In 1996, Sudhakar was 
honored by the University of Connecticut when he was inducted into the 
University of Connecticut School of Business Alumni Hall of Fame.
  Suresh Shenoy currently serves as the Chairman of the National 
Capital Region American Red Cross. In addition, he serves on the boards 
of The Kevric Company, The Fairfax County Information Technology 
Advisory Committee, IIT Heritage Foundation, the Fairfax County Chamber 
of Commerce and was a founding member of the Thomas Jefferson 
Partnership Fund. Suresh was an adjunct professor of Entrepreneurship, 
International Marketing and Business Administration at the Graduate 
School of Management, Clark University and currently serves on the 
adjunct faculty of the School of Information and Technology & 
Engineering at George Mason University. Suresh has spoken at numerous 
industry events in Europe, the United States and Brazil; his articles 
have also been widely published in various industry publications. In 
2000, Suresh was recognized for his many contributions in his field 
when in 2000, he was inducted as a Fellow of the Information Management 
Congress (Europe) and AIIM International (USA).
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Sudhakar Shenoy and Suresh Shenoy for being named the recipients of the 
Northern Virginia Community Foundation 2009 Community Leader Award and 
to thank them for their years of philanthropic, educational and civic 
service.