[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 103 (Tuesday, July 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
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             HONORING THE ASSOCIATION OF INDIANS IN AMERICA

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Association 
of Indians in America, AIA, the oldest national association of Asian 
Indians. This grassroots nonprofit organization was founded on August 
20, 1967 to provide Indian immigrants opportunities to get involved in 
their communities.
  Representing the hopes of Indian immigrants, the AIA strives to 
involve its members through the public policy process, leadership 
roles, and community activities. The organization remains dedicated to 
bringing their members together through a combination of shared Indian 
and American heritage and civic responsibility.
  The Illinois chapter of AIA is particularly active. The chapter 
sponsors several councils that encourage responsible citizenship and 
awareness of community needs in such fields as medicine, business, and 
public policy.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in commending the 
Association of Indians in America for their extraordinary contributions 
throughout Illinois and the Nation.

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