[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18572]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO M. KRISHNAN AND M. MURALI

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 19, 2006

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I wish to formally congratulate M. Krishnan 
and M. Murali for earning the title of Best Businesspersons of the Year 
and for their receipt of the Fetna Award of Excellence for 2006. This 
recognition is the culmination of the contributions that these two 
brothers have made in the Indian and larger communities.
  The two businessmen established Sri Krishna Sweets as the premier 
purveyor of finest sweets in India. While maintaining uncompromising 
principles and ethical values, they have applied the highest standards 
of excellence in areas ranging from purchase to fresh delivery of 
products to creating a new generation of satisfied customers all of the 
time.
  Outside of the business world, they have been well known in their 
local community for the initiation of community service projects in 
India, most notably among them being posting of life guards in Chennai 
beaches, restoration of water bodies, preservation and promotion of art 
and culture and addressing environmental issues. As an advocate for 
environmental consciousness and a big admirer of Indian art and 
culture, I applaud their commitment. Their corporate social 
responsibility is worthy of emulation by Indian and American companies.
  Sri Krishna Sweets began as a single store in 1948 and it has become 
the leading retailer of specialty sweets in India with over 54 branches 
across the country. As Sri Krishna Sweets plans to expand its 
enterprise to the United States, the company will foster a stronger 
relationship and bring about a better understanding and cooperation 
between the U.S. and India.
  I look forward to seeing Sri Krishna Sweets outlets opening in the 
US. Again, I commend Krishana and Murali for their notable efforts.

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