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HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL

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On 2026-07-22, Representative Thomas H. Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-7) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL" in the House.

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HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E725] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor students Srikrishna Dowlapalli, Avneet Singh, Kush Dave, and Aaron Persky of Bridgewater- Raritan High School. I applaud their work in expanding awareness for early lung cancer screening as New Jersey's first high school chapter of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI). As President and founder of the chapter, Srikrishna authored S4042/ A5028, the First Responders and Veterans Lung Cancer Screening Access Act. The bill aims to create a free education and referral program informing our most vulnerable citizens about their eligibility for low dose CT lung cancer screening--a test proven to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 percent when caught early. This once student project is now before the New Jersey Legislature with 10 bipartisan sponsors, the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, and the support of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police. Srikrishna has also taken his vision globally. Working with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre to help establish their first lung cancer screening program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Pax Karamage of the Center's Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness Division, these students have built a comprehensive partnership that now includes the U.S. Embassy in Kigali's Economic and Commercial Section. The members of Bridgewater-Raritan High School's Chapter of ALCSI have exhibited tremendous effort on behalf of first responders, veterans, and victims of lung cancer worldwide. As a former volunteer firefighter myself, I am honored to celebrate the accomplishments of these dedicated individuals. I sincerely wish them continued success in their exemplary service. ____________________

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HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E725] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING STUDENTS SRIKRISHNA DOWLAPALLI, AVNEET SINGH, KUSH DAVE, AND AARON PERSKY OF BRIDGEWATER-RARITAN HIGH SCHOOL ______ HON. THOMAS H. KEAN, JR. of new jersey in the house of representatives Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Mr. KEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor students Srikrishna Dowlapalli, Avneet Singh, Kush Dave, and Aaron Persky of Bridgewater- Raritan High School. I applaud their work in expanding awareness for early lung cancer screening as New Jersey's first high school chapter of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI). As President and founder of the chapter, Srikrishna authored S4042/ A5028, the First Responders and Veterans Lung Cancer Screening Access Act. The bill aims to create a free education and referral program informing our most vulnerable citizens about their eligibility for low dose CT lung cancer screening--a test proven to reduce lung cancer mortality by 20 percent when caught early. This once student project is now before the New Jersey Legislature with 10 bipartisan sponsors, the endorsement of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey, and the support of the New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police. Srikrishna has also taken his vision globally. Working with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre to help establish their first lung cancer screening program. Under the mentorship of Dr. Pax Karamage of the Center's Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness Division, these students have built a comprehensive partnership that now includes the U.S. Embassy in Kigali's Economic and Commercial Section. The members of Bridgewater-Raritan High School's Chapter of ALCSI have exhibited tremendous effort on behalf of first responders, veterans, and victims of lung cancer worldwide. As a former volunteer firefighter myself, I am honored to celebrate the accomplishments of these dedicated individuals. I sincerely wish them continued success in their exemplary service. ____________________