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Lawmakers honor legacy of Dr Sampat Shivangi on Capitol Hill
Congressman Michael Guest presented Dr. Shivangi’s family with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in his memory.
Rep. Michael Guest presenting US flag to Shivangi's family / Image- New India Abroad
U.S. lawmakers, dignitaries, and members of the Indian American community gathered at the U.S. Capitol on March 26 to honor the late Dr. Sampat Shivangi, a prominent physician and community leader from Mississippi.
The event, held as part of an annual Congressional Salute, marked the first time an Indian American received such recognition in Congress, reflecting Shivangi’s contributions to public service, leadership, and advocacy.
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Rep. Michael Guest ((R-MS), Senator Roger Wicker from Mississippi (R-MS), Indian American representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) were among the lawmakers who paid their tribute to Shivangi at the event.
Addressing the gathering, Rep. Guest, lawmaker from Mississipi who recognized Dr. Shivangi’s contribution on the floor of the House, emphasized the importance of honoring individuals like Shivangi, who worked tirelessly to strengthen bonds between communities and nations. He shared copies of the extension of remarks placed into the Congressional Record to his family along with a U.S. flag flown over the Capitol in Dr. Shivangi’s memory.
Dr. Udaya Shivangi, wife of Sampat Shivangi and his two daughters Pooja Shivangi Amin, and Priya Shivangi Kurup presented the Dr. Sampat Shivangi Legacy Award to Rep.Guest in honor of his leadership and contributions. The same award was presented to Senator Wicker, who lauded Shivangi’s commitment towards treating and advocating for mental health.
Vijay Prabhakar, president of American Multi Ethnic Commission, who emceed the event reflected on Shivangi’s early foray into public service as a 19-year-old medical student in Belgaum, Karnataka. He described Shivangi as a “living testament to quiet conviction and unflinching service,” underscoring his role in strengthening U.S.-India ties.
Udaya Shivangi addressing the audience alongside her daughters, reflected on her husband’s impact. “It has been 45 days since I lost my beloved husband, Dr. Sampat Shivangi. The silence is deafening, yet his presence is everywhere—in the lives he touched, the institutions he built, and the ideals he lived by,” she said.
“He was more than a physician, philanthropist, and a leader—he was a man driven by his humble submission, education, service, and charity,” she told the gathering.
The Sampat Shivangi Leadership Award was conferred upon Rep. Shri Thanedar, a fellow Belgaum native. His wife, Shashi Thanedar, accepted the award on his behalf. Additionally, Shivangi’s family honored Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for his contributions to the Indian American community.
Prominent members of the Indian American community also spoke about Shivangi’s profound impact. American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) president Satheesh Kathula, an oncologist from Dayton, Ohio, spoke about Shivangi’s influence on the organization in its early days. "He has been an inspiration personally for me and for a lot of people in AAPI. He chaired many committees and worked for the Indian diaspora in general," he said.
President of US-India Security Council, Ramesh Kapur, chairman and CEO of TV Asia Group, H.R. Shah, chairman of the American Hindu Coalition (AHC) Shekhar Tiwari were among others who shared their fond memories of Dr. Shivangi during the event.
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