[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]




                TRIBUTE TO NACHHATTAR AND SUSANA CHANDI

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                            HON. KEN CALVERT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 11, 2023

  Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Nachhattar and Susana Chandi on receiving the Lifetime Achievment Award 
from the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce. Nachhattar and 
Susana have been true leaders in the Coachella Valley for decades, and 
residents throughout the community deeply appreciate their many 
contributions.
  The Chandi family story is one that echoes the epitome of the 
American dream. Both Nachhattar and Susana are immigrants who have 
become naturalized U.S. citizens while growing a highly successful 
family business. The couple co-founded the Chandi Group USA, which owns 
and operates more than 20 gas station and convenience stores, nearly a 
dozen car washes, and several restaurant businesses. Nachhattar's 
passion for development led to the establishment of the Black Gold 
Builders Group, which is responsible for the construction of the Chandi 
Group's projects. In total, more than 700 people are employed in the 
Coachella Valley and throughout California by the Chandi Group USA.
  In addition to growing a thriving business, Nachhattar and Susana 
have been incredibly generous in supporting philanthropic causes in the 
Coachella Valley and beyond. Nachhattar currently sits on the 
Pepperdine University Board of Trustees and the couple supports over 34 
youth, military, senior and community-based organizations from El 
Centro to Sacramento, California. He has been honored with numerous 
awards recognizing his leadership and his charitable contributions to 
the community. He has been named ``Business Person of the Year'' by the 
State Legislature in 2013, the Entrepreneur of the Year for 2015 by 
both the Indio Chamber of Commerce and Rotary International, Indian 
Wells, and the 2018 Large Business of the Year by the Greater Coachella 
Valley Chamber of Commerce. Susana has been an active affiliate of 
Steven's Hope for Children, Dr. Carreon Foundation, Mecca & North Shore 
Community, Family YMCA of the Desert, Big Sisters Big Brothers of the 
Desert, and the Boys and Girls Club of the Coachella Valley.
  With their admirable record of entrepreneurship and service, 
Nachhattar and Susana Chandi are incredibly deserving of the Lifetime 
Achievement Award from the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of 
Commerce. I would like to thank Nachhattar and Susana for their 
friendship and selfless dedication to our community and wish them the 
very best in the future.

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