[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 194 (Wednesday, December 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1279]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. DEEPAK BANSAL

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                         HON. THOMAS R. SUOZZI

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 14, 2022

  Mr. SUOZZI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Deepak Bansal. 
Dr. Deepak Bansal is a dedicated and respected community activist and 
leader who is well-known for his charitable endeavors. He has always 
maintained a close relationship with the local community and is very 
passionate about giving back to it. After completing his dream of a 
Masters in Philosophy and a Doctorate in Metallurgy at the prestigious 
University of Kurukshetra India, he migrated to the United States 25 
years ago. He is currently a Real Estate Associate Broker and is always 
willing to help new immigrants of the South Asian community in 
achieving their goals. He has a significant following in the South 
Asian community, which includes people of Indian, Pakistani, Sri 
Lankan, and Bangladeshi origin.
  As the current President of the United States chapter of the Human 
Rights Commission of India, Dr. Bansal has the utmost respect for the 
families of the first responders who gave their lives protecting our 
freedom to enjoy our life. Dr. Bansal is the president of the Indo-
American Association for Change (IAAC), an organization supporting and 
serving the families of firefighters and our law enforcement community. 
Dr. Bansal was the president of the India Day Parade 2021 and has 
continued to work for the organization. Dr. Bansal volunteers each year 
with Toys for Tots, an organization where U.S. Marines collect and 
distribute toys to children for holiday celebrations. Dr. Bansal has 
organized seminars on the environment, education, and health awareness. 
He is always standing with the vulnerable to protect their rights for 
justice. Dr. Bansal's community service has won him numerous citations, 
proclamations, and honors from elected civic leaders around New York 
State. Dr. Bansal is a loving and respected man who is always ready to 
serve the community. He recently was honored by Ram Dass Athawale, the 
Minister for Social Justice of India.
  While studying, Dr. Bansal also did social work, which he continues 
to do to this day in the United States. He is the Vice-chair of Friends 
for Good Health, an International Organization devoted to helping 
people around the world with preventive care at no cost to those in 
need. His position at the organization spearheads a food drive every 
year. Dr. Deepak Bansal always says he is happy to serve the community.

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