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Dr. Sampat Shivangi honored in congressional tribute
The tribute underscored Shivangi’s lasting impact, ensuring his legacy continues to inspire future generations.
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Dr. Sampat Shivangi / Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
U.S. Rep. Michael Guest (R-MS) paid tribute to Indian American physician Sampat Shivangi on the floor of the U.S. House on March 24.
A well-known philanthropist and community leader, Shivangi passed away Feb.10 following a brain hemorrhage. As a longtime member of the Mississippi State Board of Mental Health, he was recognised for his contributions to healthcare, public service, and Indo-U.S. relations.
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“Dr. Shivangi exemplifies resilience, vision, and an enduring legacy of dedication to healthcare. Over the course of his career, he was defined by a commitment to medicine, public health, and Indo-U.S. relations. His career was defined by a commitment to both medicine and public service,” Rep. Guest said on the House floor.
Shivangi, who immigrated to the U.S. in 1976, was a key advocate for marginalized communities and served as an advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from 2005 to 2008. His work earned him prestigious accolades, including the Ellis Island Medal of Honor and the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas Sanman Award.
In his remarks, Rep. Guest acknowledged Shivangi’s philanthropic impact, particularly through the Dr. Sampat Shivangi Charitable Foundation and the establishment of a cancer hospital in Belagavi, Karnataka. “Dr. Shivangi's unwavering commitment to improving healthcare access in underserved regions. Even in the final months of his life, Dr. Shivangi remained active in both India and the United States,” Guest said.
The lawmaker also highlighted Shivangi’s influence which contributed in shaping Indian American political and community leadership. “I am honored to have had the opportunity to know Dr. Shivangi and to have the opportunity to recognize his commitment to the medical profession, mental health in Mississippi, and the betterment of people across the United States and India,” Guest concluded.
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