[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 17, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1019]
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                HONORING THE INDIAN BUSINESS ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2018

  Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the Indian 
Business Association (IBA) for its outstanding achievements 
representing Indian-American businesses, and its service as the voice 
for thousands of Indian-Americans across the country. The IBA began as 
a group of concerned citizens in Edison, New Jersey, who found the 
courage to confront hate crimes and hate speech occurring in their 
communities. The values of fairness, solidarity and social activism 
drive its mission and objectives, as the members of the IBA continue 
their work to build a better America for all its citizens.
   The IBA has promoted entrepreneurship within the Indian-American 
community, contributing to the creation of many small businesses and 
jobs. It has strengthened our democracy by working with elected 
officials and organizing non-partisan voter registration drives. It has 
supported our communities by aiding--both financially and through the 
donated expertise of its members--countless civic and charitable 
endeavors.
   The IBA also continues to preserve and introduce Indian culture to 
Americans of all walks of life. Now in its 38th year, the IBA hosts the 
annual New Jersey India Day Parade, our country's largest parade 
honoring India's independence. Attended by more than 35,000 people and 
joined by more than 100 organizations, the New Jersey India Day Parade 
celebrates the rich cultural heritage of its members and their many 
contributions to our country.
   Mr. Speaker, I want to recognize the great achievements of the IBA, 
and acknowledge its tireless efforts to support Indian-American 
entrepreneurs and the jobs they create, its contributions to our common 
good, and its work to protect the civil rights of all Americans, 
regardless of color or national origin.

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