[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 17412-17413]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING MOON KHAN

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                          HON. PETER J. ROSKAM

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 22, 2008

  Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Moon Khan for his 
devoted service to DuPage County and the State of Illinois.
   Moon started serving the community as an anchor on the Indian 
community's cable television program Bharat Darshan, also working as 
Community Editor of the India Tribune and Chief Editor of Spotlight 
Weekly. After earning M.A. and M.B.A. degrees from Northern Illinois 
University, he founded the Asian American Caucus of DuPage, serving as 
its first President. From his early dedication to scholarship and 
community service, Moon has become heavily involved in local government 
and commerce, serving as a vocal advocate for the Asian American 
community.
   As a member of the Illinois Ethnic Coalition, Moon has advocated for 
the rights of new immigrants and various ethnic groups, assisting them 
in the transition to American culture and helping with the preservation 
of their heritage. His commitment to unity resulted in Moon being 
presented the Americanism Award by the Society of Daughters of the 
American Revolution in 2005.

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   In April of 2005, Moon was elected as a Trustee for York Township, 
becoming the first Asian American to be elected to that office and the 
first Muslim elected to government office in the State of Illinois. As 
a result of his commitment to serving the Asian American community, 
Moon was appointed as the Asian American Liaison of the DuPage County 
Republican Party.
   Moon Khan has been an advocate for the rights of immigrants, 
Muslims, and other ethnic groups. His committed service to empowering 
all ethnicities has affected countless lives throughout the State of 
Illinois.
   Madam Speaker and Distinguished Colleagues, Moon Khan is a 
remarkable man who has dedicated his life to serving the people of 
DuPage County and the State of Illinois. Please join me in honoring him 
for his public service and recognizing the important work he is doing 
to build a stronger, better America.

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