[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 15788]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            PRAISING THE INDIAN AMERICAN REPUBLICAN COUNCIL

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I want to commend the 
impressive gains made by the Indian American Republican Council since 
its founding 2 years ago. Under the outstanding leadership of Chairman 
Dr. Raghavendra Vijayanagar, there are 11 independent IARC state 
affiliates, eight Indian Americans are delegates at the Republican 
National Convention, and President George W. Bush has appointed 14 
Indian Americans to his administration, more than any other President.
  In particular, I commend the delegates attending the Republican 
National Convention: from Florida, Dr. Vijay, Dr. Zach Zachariah, Dr. 
George Thomas, and Dr. Akshay Desai; from Georgia, Mr. Narender Reddy; 
from Mississippi, Dr. Sampat Shivangi; from Maryland, Dr. Shambu Banik; 
and from Virginia, Shayam Menon, a prominent graduate of Washington and 
Lee University.
  The IARC has become a nationally respected organization due to the 
energy, commitment, and dedication shown by its board of directors lead 
by Dr. Vijay. I look forward to working with the IARC to further the 
growing ties between Indian Americans and the Republican Party based on 
the shared values of promoting families and limited government.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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