[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10910] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]IN HONOR OF GOPAL RAJU ______ HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, May 21, 2008 Mr. PALLONE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Gopal Raju, a visionary who bridged the American and Indian communities through journalism and activism. Mr. Raju arrived in America from India in 1950. He sought to connect the Indian-American community with India. Mr. Raju launched the news weekly, India Abroad in 1970. He served as publisher for 31 years. Mr. Raju's journalistic reach spread to other media endeavors including Desi Talk, Gujarat Times, and News India-Times. Mr. Raju was active in philanthropic work for his home country. He started the Indian American Foundation to accelerate social and economic change in India. The foundation works to increase access to education, health care, and employment opportunities for Indians in India. Throughout Mr. Raju's life he sought to empower the Indian-American community. He founded the Indian American Center for Political Awareness (IACPA) in 1993. Mr. Raju built this organization to encourage participation in the political process. The IACPA developed the Washington Leadership Program, which gave university students the opportunity to intern on Capitol Hill and develop a broader understanding of public policy. Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my colleagues will join me in celebrating the life of Gopal Raju. His legacy will continue to enrich the lives of many. ____________________