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Indian-American Community Honours U.S. Lawmaker
New York: Indian American community in Jackson Heights and broader Queens area of New York has honoured Joe Crowley, Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives for his efforts on behalf of the community.
During the event in Queens, New York last week, Crowley, vice chair of the Democratic Caucus was recognized for his successful efforts to convince the federal government to begin collecting data on hate crimes committed against Sikh-Americans and Hindu-Americans.
His leadership in establishing the first-ever, breakthrough Congressional Diwali celebration in the U.S. Congress in October 2013 and his ongoing work to end the presumptive ban on Sikhs serving in the U.S. military, were also lauded.
"The Indian-American community is an integral part of Queens and our city, contributing to our economic success and enriching our culture," said Crowley, who serves as the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans in the House.
"I am proud to have fought for and won concrete victories on behalf of the community and I will continue to do so," he said.
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