With his passing. the Indian American community is devoid of one of its finest citizens. Mr. Speaker. the many accomplishments Dr. Roy achieved over the course of his lifetime serve as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the service of others. Dr. Roy was born in Kothwan. a small village in the Indian state of Bihar. In 1971. after earning his degree from Ranchi Veterinary College. he immigrated to the United States with a mere $7 in his pocket. He found employment with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in New York. After his successful completion of an equivalency examination.
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