[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10428-10429]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      IN RECOGNITION OF SUNIL AGHI

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to remember and honor the life 
of my friend, Mr. Sunil ``Sunny'' Aghi, who recently passed away.
  Sunny's colleagues and the community will always remember his 
activism, dynamism and deep sense of commitment to the democratic 
principles. He believed passionately in the democratic process and 
worked to support that process. As a leader of the Indo American 
community, he brought issues of importance to the community to the 
forefront of the political debate. Sunny's leadership inspired other 
Indian Americans to become engaged and civically involved.
  Sunny also fought diligently to bridge the divide between the United 
States and India. He

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sought to promote a positive relationship between India and the United 
States through an open, honest and productive dialogue between the two 
nations.
  Mr. Aghi's dedication to serving the community was unrivaled and his 
passing has left a void. I am deeply saddened by his sudden passing and 
join his family, friends, colleagues, and the Indian American community 
in mourning his death. Today I rise to ask Congress to pay tribute to 
Sunny's energy, passion and dedication.

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