[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 80 (Wednesday, May 16, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DR. GOPAL GUTTIKONDA

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I celebrate and recognize the work 
of an exceptional citizen, Dr. Gopal Guttikonda, who dedicated himself 
to helping the residents of Central Texas by founding the Temple 
Community Clinic. His commitment to public service represents Texas 
values at their very best and he is a fitting recipient of Leadership 
Temple's prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award.
  During his career, Dr. Guttikonda saw many hard-working Texans who 
did not have access to proper healthcare due to their ineligibility or 
lack of financial means. Seeking to ensure the healthcare was available 
for those in need, he made the selfless decision to create the Temple 
Community Clinic to improve the quality of life for all citizens in 
Central Texas.
  What started as a 1,300-square foot space in the Jeff Hamilton 
Community Building grew substantially to what is now a world-class 
health resource for the underserved population in Central Texas. Elite 
physicians have volunteered their services to those who had no 
insurance or the financial means to afford treatment for themselves and 
their families. Dr. Guttikonda's dream of accessible healthcare has 
been impacting lives now for twenty-six amazing years.
  Dr. Guttikonda's devotion to his community doesn't stop when his 
shift at the hospital ends. This married father of two, whose great 
work has been honored by his colleagues on numerous occasions, keeps 
busy with a variety of civic organizations that work to bring positive 
change to a variety of areas. His commitment to investing his gifts, 
talents, and abilities to improve his community is a deeply held creed 
that speaks to the generosity and activism of a true and devoted public 
servant.
  Dr. Gopal Guttikonda's vision, dedication, and commitment to the 
health of all has made a real and lasting difference in lives of 
Central Texans. I'm both proud and humbled by his achievements and wish 
him continued success in the future. I join his family, colleagues, and 
friends in saluting his tremendous work as he is richly honored with 
Leadership Temple's Distinguished Alumni Award.

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