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    NORTH AMERICAN Newsline                                            FEBRUARY 20, 2026       |  The Indian Eye 17

                From  the  AIA  Board  of  Trust-
            ees, the event welcomed Dr. Nirmal
            Mattoo, Dr. Vijay Mattoo, Naveen
            Shah, Dr. Dolly Manvar, and Gobind
            Munjal, now also a Trustee. In their
            presence, the outgoing President
            was honored with a commemorative
            plaque, along with a citation issued
            by Nassau County Executive Bruce
            Blakeman, presented and read by Li-
            onel Chitty.
                Several respected community
            dignitaries from AAPI, AAPIQLI,
            IDP, IALI, VHI, Rotary (RCHS &
            RCNS) business leaders and others
            were  also  in  attendance,  reflecting
            AIA’s strong ties and standing across
            diverse sectors.
                The evening featured meaning-
            ful cultural presentations, including
            a soulful rendition of the American
            National Anthem and a classical
            Kathak performance by Esha Mishra,
            followed by the Indian National An-
            them, led by Jyoti Gupta along with
            AIA members—beautifully symbol-
            izing unity, heritage, and pride. The
            proceedings continued seamlessly,
            maintaining an energetic and engag-
            ing atmosphere throughout.
                An on-screen display/presenta-
            tion with several congratulatory let-
            ters from Attorney General Leticia
            James, a Proclamation from United
            States Senator Chuck E. Schum-
            er, Ambassador of India, Mr. Vinay
            Kwatra, Counsel General of India in
            New  York  Binay  S.  Pradhan,  NAS-
            SAU county Comptroller Elaine
            Phillips,  Congressman  Thomas
            Suozzi, TONH Supervisor, Jennifer   dination was efficiently handled by Govind Bhatija, Dr.
            DeSena,  TONH Clerk Ragini Sri-   Sunil Mehra, and Dr. Binod Verma, while Roopam Maini,
            vastava, Legislator Rosemary Walk-  Nishi  Bahl,  Jyoti  Gupta,  and  several  others  ensured
            er, TOOB Supervisor Joseph Sal-   smooth venue management. The Association also con-
            adino and others. The Association   veyed gratitude to Pearl and its staff for their hospitality
            expressed sincere appreciation to   and professionalism.
            sponsors and supporters who placed    Following the formal program, the evening tran-
            congratulatory advertisements,    sitioned  into  a  joyful  celebration  filled  with  music  and
                Special acknowledgements were   dance, providing an opportunity for members and guests
            extended to Ms. Sujata Seth, who   to connect and celebrate the beginning of the new NEC
            managed the registration desk with   term.
            familiarity and grace, supported by   The successful inauguration provided a strong and in-
            volunteers Rachna and Vandana.    spiring start to the NEC 2026–27 term, setting a confident
                Operational  and  on-stage coor-  tone for the work ahead.

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