[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 30 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S999-S1000]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO DR. KISHORE CHALLA

 Mr. MANCHIN. Madam President, I wish to congratulate one of 
West Virginia's most dedicated and talented cardiologists, Dr. Kishore 
Challa, on receiving the 2014 Heart of Gold Award, which was presented 
by the West Virginia American Heart Association. There is no one more 
qualified, more compassionate or more devoted than Dr. Challa, who has 
been practicing in West Virginia for more than 20 years.
  A native of India, Dr. Challa has called the Mountain State his home 
since 1989, and his unwavering commitment to the cardiology field at 
South Charleston Cardiology, where he continues to practice today, has 
consistently saved West Virginian lives across our State. We cannot 
thank him enough for continuing to deepen his roots in the Mountain 
State. His significant contributions, positive influence and medical 
expertise have helped boost the quality of our medical community as 
well as improved the health and well-being of many, many West 
Virginians.
  Dr. Challa's integrity and work ethic know no bounds in a field where 
long hours and often times emotional, demanding and traumatic 
experiences become routine. Most cannot imagine the pressure and stress 
physicians endure on a daily basis, and Dr. Challa's calm, 
compassionate and enjoyable personality should inspire us all to always 
focus on the good and the positive. Regardless of the day, Dr. Challa 
treats all of his patients, staff and friends with kindness and 
respect, and that is why I am truly proud to call him my friend.
  Dr. Challa is also no stranger to prestigious awards, including the 
Distinguished West Virginian award, which was created to honor those 
who have contributed significantly to West Virginia and those who have 
brought positive attention to our great State. His

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dedication to his patients, his commitment to the West Virginia 
community, and his passion of cardiology have made West Virginia a 
better place.
  It is fitting that Dr. Challa was presented with the Heart of Gold 
Award, for he once stated that in his field, ``helping people is 
instant gratitude and it's all worth it.'' So today, I congratulate a 
friend--and a remarkably intelligent and gifted cardiologist--on 
receiving such an esteemed honor. I know he will continue to save lives 
in the great State of West Virginia for years to come.

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