[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 35 (Thursday, March 11, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E353]
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CONGRATULATING A.K MAGO ON RECEIVING THE PRAVASI BHARATIYA SAMMAN AWARD

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 2010

  Mr. SESSIONS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate A.K Mago on 
receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award.
  On January 9th, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award was presented to 
A.K Mago for his outstanding work which has enhanced India's prestige 
in the United States. He is the first recipient of this award from the 
Houston Consulate Jurisdiction, which covers Alabama, Arkansas, 
Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred on 
overseas Indians. The award is presented by the President of India as a 
part of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conventions, which have been 
organized annually since 2003. Recipients of this award have made 
significant contributions towards a better understanding of India 
abroad and have supported India's causes and concerns in a tangible 
way. Additionally, the honorees have made significant contributions in 
the welfare of the Diaspora, philanthropic and charitable work in India 
and abroad, and in building closer links between India and its Diaspora 
in the economic, cultural, and scientific fields.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing 
our congratulations to A.K Mago for receiving this high honor.

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