[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





               IN MEMORY OF KISHIN ``KAY'' BHAVNANI-RAMA

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, even with the joys of the holidays 
all around us, this week has been a sad one for The Woodlands. A 
`bigger than life' bright light has left us after a long illness.
  I was honored to be one of Kishin ``Kay'' Bhavnani's first friends 
when he moved to The Woodlands in 1987. Kay made any day brighter.
  When he passed away on December 16, 2015 after a lengthy illness, I 
lost a dear friend, but Veena (Shalani), Nick and Amit lost so much 
more.
  Kay was kindness in human form. He never met a stranger. Friends were 
family and anyone who needed an open shoulder found one in his 
presence.
  Having Kay's support from my days at the Chamber to today was a 
blessing I can never repay. There were many nights that midnight had 
long passed, but Kay and I kept talking, laughing, and simply enjoying 
what friendship is all about.
  Kay will be remembered for his bottomless hospitality. When you left 
his presence, you were on top of the world, because you knew you 
mattered.
  Whether it was a great meal or engaging conversation, Papa Rama, as 
he was known to his many ``honorary kids'', was the confidant's 
confidant. His advice, comfort, laughter, and sometimes even a well-
deserved kick in the pants to the many young friends of his sons were 
golden and will be sorely missed.
  I will always remember his deep love of all things Elvis Presley. He 
was born in Hong Kong in 1938 to Sita Bai Bhavnani (nee Advani) and 
Ramchand Bhavnani, but he embraced America with everything he had.
  He not only spent his life making everyone around him feel good, he 
made them look good. His tailoring talents were second to none.
  Our prayers are with his soul mate of 45 years, Veena, their 
children, beloved grandsons, Zachary and Julian, nieces, nephews and 
extended family who miss Papa Rama greatly.
  I am grateful for his friendship and I grieve along with the entire 
Rama family.

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