[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 66 (Friday, April 14, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E508]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING PHILIP KALAYIL

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 14, 2017

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I honor the life of Philip 
Kalayil who passed away on March 13 this year of natural causes.
  It seems like everybody who's anybody in the city of Chicago has a 
story about Philip Kalayil.
  Philip came to Chicago from India in the mid-1950s and became an 
early leader and organizer of the Indian-American community in the 
Chicago area.
  Before his untimely death, Philip had been recognized by the 
Association for Asian American Studies, which honored him with its 
Heart of Asian American Community Award.
  Philip's legacy of leadership and bridge-building between all racial 
and ethnic groups are needed now more than ever. While Philip left this 
world far too early, we should all take comfort in knowing that his 
memory and selfless service have left a mark on Chicago and our nation.
  The civic contributions and dedication to the Indian-American 
community by Philip Kalayil have helped Indian Americans in the Chicago 
area such as myself to pursue professional achievements to further the 
development of our community.
  On behalf of all of Philip's countless friends and associates, I just 
want to say thank you for all that you did for the people of Illinois. 
You're leaving some big shoes to fill in the city of Chicago.
  Mr. Speaker, I hope we might all keep in our thoughts and prayers the 
Kalayil family as they mourn their loss. In that spirit, I celebrate 
Philip's life and think about what an impact that life made on so many 
people.

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