Jose Luis Correa: “I rise today to honor the Bera family and their multigenerational commitment to service, education, and our community.…”

“I rise today to honor the Bera family and their multigenerational commitment to service, education, and our community. This family legacy began with Kanta and Babulal Bera, who came to the United States from India in the late 1950s. Kanta and Babulal believed that education was the pathway to opportunity in the middle class. They worked multiple jobs, while pursuing graduate degrees and raising Raja, Rimal, and Ami, their three sons. The Beras' dedication to global health spanned from Orange County to India. From starting an all-girls school in India that has graduated more than 7,000 students to supporting health and housing efforts not only in India but in southern California, the Beras have expanded opportunities to countless communities to pursue their educational opportunities. Two generations now of Beras have attended UCI School of Medicine. UCI School of Medicine has become the center of their efforts to support future medical graduates. In 2020, the Beras donated $100,000 to the UCI School of Medicine to permanently support medical students traveling to India. These aspiring medical students are able to work in global clinical environments and underserved communities here in the United States. The personal history of the Bera family inspires all of us to pursue education and to give back to our communities, not only in America but around the world. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Bera family. I thank them for showing us how it is done.”