Congratulating Mr. Raj Subramaniam on His Induction Into the Horatio Alger Association

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Mr. KRISHNAMOORTHI. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to congratulate Raj Subramaniam for his induction into the Horatio Alger Association, an organization dedicated to ensuring the American Dream remains achievable by providing need-based scholarships to deserving young people. Every year, the association inducts 12 new members who both serve as role models to scholarship recipients and whose life story, achievements, and character, exemplify the possibilities of America. The Association wisely chose Mr. Subramaniam, who, having come to the United States as an immigrant, is now just the third Indian-American to be named CEO of a Fortune 50 company.

Mr. Subramaniarn was born in Trivandrum in the southern Indian state of Kerala. Much like my family, he moved to the United States seeking economic opportunities and to further his education. In 1991, Mr. Subramaniam joined FedEx where his hard work, tenacity, teamwork, and excellent judgment helped him rise quickly in the company where he was eventually named President and CEO in March 2022.

In addition to his enthusiastic dedication and service to FedEx, Mr. Subramaniam remains very involved with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and other charitable endeavors. He has also leveraged his cross-cultural experience by building sustainable economic bridges between the United States and Asia. He has worked to expand trade relationships that strengthen the economies of all involved with the belief that greater economic opportunities will allow others to succeed. Mr. Subramaniam serves on the Board of Directors of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's China Center Advisory Board, U.S.-India CEO Forum, the U.S.-China Business Council, and the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, all of which help to facilitate international trade between the United States and Asia. He is also a member of the International Trade Administration's Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness (ACSCC), which works to improve the efficiency of international trade. Ultimately, I am confident that these important experiences will inform Mr. Subramaniam's contributions to the Horatio Alger Association.

Mr. Speaker, the Horatio Alger Association's motto is ``Honoring Perseverance, Integrity, and Excellence.'' Mr. Subramaniam embodies each of these qualities. Nobody is better positioned to help develop the next generation of young leaders who aspire to attain the American Dream, just like Mr. Subramaniam and his wife Uma, and just like my own family have attained. I again congratulate Mr. Subramaniam on this important achievement and wish him success in all his future endeavors.

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