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Indian American PAC of Greater Houston Hosts

Reception for Congressman Suhas Subramanyam

Mr. Rick Pal welcoming U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and the Attendees Mike Doyle, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party ( center) attending the reception

OUR BUREAU
Houston, TX
n June 14, 2025, the Indian
American PAC of Greater
OHouston hosted a special
reception honoring U.S. Represen-
tative Suhas Subramanyam, a native
Houstonian currently serving Virgin-
ia’s 10th Congressional District. The
event took place Friday evening, June
14, at the private office and ware-
house of Rick Pal, a Houston-based
entrepreneur and philanthropist.
Approximately 35 guests—in-
cluding professionals, local leaders,
and political advocates—attended the
event, which offered an opportunity
for direct engagement with the Con-
gressman in an informal, welcoming Group Photo of attendees along with U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam
setting. Also in attendance was Mike
Doyle, Chair of the Harris County cused on real solutions. ” advisor during the Obama administra- engaging Q&A session, photo op-
Democratic Party. The evening fea- Dr. Purushottam Sahoo, Pres- tion and his current work in Congress. portunities, and a private dinner with
tured refreshments and conversation, ident of the Indian American PAC, He spoke about bridging partisan di- Congressman Subramanyam and key
with a focus on civic dialogue and thanked guests for their participation vides, protecting youth online, and Indian American PAC supporters and
community priorities. and reiterated the organization’s mis- expanding access to mental health community leaders.
Rick Pal, who graciously hosted sion to promote political awareness care. “I carry Houston with me every Founded, in 1996, the Indian
the reception, welcomed attendees and advocacy among Indian Amer- day in Congress,” said Congressman American political action committee (
and opened the program by highlight- icans. He noted the growing engage- Subramanyam. “This city taught me Indian American PAC) Is a nonprofit,
ing Congressman Subramanyam’s ment of young volunteers, several of the values of hard work, empathy, non-partisan organization, dedicated
impactful leadership and biparti- whom supported event logistics and and service—and those are the values to building political awareness and
san approach. “It’s an honor to host outreach. I bring to every policy decision. I’m advocacy within the Indian American
Congressman Subramanyam here Congressman Subramanyam re- honored to return home and connect Community..Through events, forums
in Houston,” said Rick Pal. “His val- flected on his Houston upbringing with a community that helped shape and public policy initiatives, the PAC
ues reflect the kind of leadership we and his journey into public service, who I am.” helps amplify the communities voice
need—principled, inclusive, and fo- including his role as a White House The evening concluded with an at the local state and national levels.

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