congressional_record: CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1737-3
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| CREC-2016-12-23-pt1-PgE1737-3 | 2016-12-23 | 114 | 2 | IN RECOGNITION OF DR. PRAKASH M. SWAMY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | RECOGNIZING | E1737 | E1738 | [{"name": "Carolyn B. Maloney", "role": "speaking"}] | 162 Cong. Rec. E1737 | Congressional Record, Volume 162 Issue 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016) [Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 183 (Friday, December 23, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1737-E1738] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF DR. PRAKASH M. SWAMY _____ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of new york in the house of representatives Friday, December 23, 2016 Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Prakash Swamy for his tremendous dedication to improving United States and India relations. Dr. Swamy holds a doctorate degree in Media Studies from Amstead University and has worked as a journalist for over 35 years. Starting as an intern with the Gainesville Sun, he has written and served as editor for numerous newspapers both in the United States and India. Dr. Swamy is an experienced public speaker. He was a speaker at the 2009 convention of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas sponsored by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, which celebrates the contributions of the overseas Indian community to India. Dr. Swamy currently is a Diplomatic Correspondent to the United Nations and has spent the last 10 years writing about the UN General Assembly Session. In this role, he has reported on prominent international leaders including heads of state, foreign ministers and ambassadors. Dr. Swamy is dedicated to improving India-U.S. relations and has worked [[Page E1738]] with officials in the Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations to achieve this goal. Dr. Swamy is the president of America Tamil Sangam, an organization that promotes Tamil language and heritage throughout the United States. America Tamil Sangam provides a platform for Tamil scholars, writers and artists to share a rich culture and history with the community. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating Dr. Prakash Swamy for his accomplishments in the U.S. and abroad, and for his continued dedication to improving India-U.S. relations. ____________________ |