[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 185 (Tuesday, November 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF BOBBY KUMAR KALOTEE

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                         HON. THOMAS R. SUOZZI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 19, 2019

  Mr. SUOZZI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a constituent 
dedicated to a life of service, Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee. Dr. Kalotee 
has, for decades, worked tirelessly to serve people in his community, 
both locally and abroad.
   Dr. Kalotee has lived the American dream. Born to a poor family in 
India, Dr. Kalotee came to America at the age of 21. After years of 
hard work as a bus boy and shoe shiner, Dr. Kalotee was able to save 
enough money to start his own business and truly embrace his 
entrepreneurial spirit.
   Though successful in business, Dr. Kalotee felt unfulfilled without 
performing service to support those around him. For decades, Dr. 
Kalotee has promoted health and science on Long Island and has served 
on the Board of Directors of the Nassau University Medical Center and 
the Board of the New York Institute of Technology, where he received an 
honorary doctorate in science in 2001. He also was the Chairman of 
Spartan Health Science University Saint Lucia, where he received a 
doctorate in philosophy in 2016.
   Dr. Kalotee is the International Chairman of Friends for Good 
Health, a charitable organization with a mission to bring healthcare 
professionals to places in need all over the world. On a recent mission 
to El Salvador, he and the Friends for Good Health team served over 
5,000 people in 4 different cities. For all his good work, Dr. Kalotee 
has been recognized or received awards from over 300 organizations.
   Dr. Kalotee is very active in politics in New York. Dr. Kalotee was 
Chairman of Nassau County Independence Party, Vice-Chairman of New York 
State Independence Party and National Executive Director of 
Independence Party of America. Dr. Kalotee was National Chairman of 
Reform Party from 2007 to 2010.
   Dr. Kalotee's commitment to serving others is representative of the 
Indian-American community at large here in the United States. 
Throughout my time in public office, I have seen the Indian-American 
community in my district pull together to raise up everyone around 
them. In discussions with fellow Members of Congress, such as my 
friends Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois and Carolyn Maloney from New 
York, we have marveled at the true dedication of people like Dr. 
Kalotee to make our country a better place for all, and I count myself 
lucky to have such a man call my district home.
   Dr. Kalotee has been married to his wife for over 30 years and has 5 
children, all of whom inherited the patriotism of their father.
   I commend Dr. Bobby Kumar Kalotee for everything he has accomplished 
and wish him well in all his future endeavors.

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