[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 118 (Tuesday, July 11, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E653]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING MADHULIKA SINGH, RECIPIENT OF THE AMERICAN DREAM AWARD

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Madhulika Singh, whom I have selected to receive the American Dream 
Award for California's 4th Congressional District. This award 
recognizes the achievements of immigrants in my district who have made 
remarkable contributions to our communities in the areas of Arts and 
Culture, Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation or 
Community Service. Ms. Singh is very deserving of this award and 
recognition.
  Ms. Singh was born in New Delhi, India, and moved to the United 
States to receive her master's degree in electrical engineering from 
Yale University. She earned 2 additional master's degrees in business 
administration and information management from Washington University in 
St. Louis, Missouri. Ms. Singh is the first person in her family to 
make a life for herself in the United States, and she credits her 
success to her strong educational foundation and family relationships.
  Ms. Singh is deeply involved in her community and holds numerous 
volunteer positions. She has volunteered as a phone operator with Next 
Door Solutions to Domestic Violence and as a speaker for the Role Model 
Program in at-risk schools in and around San Jose. Immigrant role 
models of color like Ms. Singh are essential in offering students 
diverse perspectives and uplifting the voices of underrepresented 
communities.
  She is Co-founder and President of the PreetiRange Sanctuary in 
Solano County where she devotes her efforts to animal rights in 
California and beyond. PreetiRange hosts the annual University of 
California, Davis People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty through 
Education event, partners with the Jain Community of Northern 
California for a program that teaches young people about having 
compassion towards animals and partners with the City of Ten Thousand 
Buddhas at Ukiah, CA, for annual liberation of animals.
  Ms. Singh understands that education is a key to success and is 
dedicated to bettering our community at home and around the world via 
education. She has conducted India Culture and Traditions seminars for 
schoolteachers to spread awareness and support the ongoing professional 
enhancement of teachers. Her animal sanctuary participates in Pena 
Adobe Historical Society's outreach program, which is an invaluable 
educational resource in her community. Her support of the India 
Literacy Project and her time visiting nonformal education centers 
illustrates her beliefs that education should be available to everyone.
  When she is not fiercely advocating for animal rights or issues that 
affect the Indian community, Ms. Singh enjoys spending time with her 
husband Michael and their 4 children, Brian, Madhur, Rebecca and 
Manisha.
  Mr. Speaker, we recognize Madhulika Singh for her achievements and 
for enriching our community. It is therefore fitting and proper that we 
honor her here today with the American Dream Award.

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