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Press Release
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
John Q. Duong
September 26, 2002
301/443-2492
DR. AMANULLAH KHAN SWORN IN AS NEWEST MEMBER OF THE PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY
COMMISSION ON ASIAN AMERICANS AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Honorable Karl Rove, Senior Advisor to President George
W. Bush, formally installed Dr. Amanullah Khan as the newest member of the
President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at a
swearing-in ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on September 26, 2002. Also in
attendance were Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX), Commission Chair Dr. John B.
Tsu, other dignitaries and special guests, as well as Dr. Khan's family members,
friends and supporters who came from across the country.
"I am honored that the President has asked me to serve," said Khan, "and I look
forward to delving into issues with my fellow commissioners and our federal
partners to bring about positive changes in our community."
"We are very lucky to have Dr. Khan, a well respected leader in his professional
field and an active member of his community to join the commission," said Dr.
John B. Tsu, Chairman of the Commission. "Dr. Khan's knowledge in health and
experience in community services will greatly enhance our perspectives when the
Commission begins the process of formulating its report to the President," added
John Q. Duong, executive director of the White House Initiative on Asian
Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Dr. Amanullah Khan, of Dallas, Texas, is a leading, private practice physician
in the field of hematology, oncology and clinical immunology. He serves as the
president of Cancer Center Associates, a private physician group in Dallas. Dr.
Khan is appointed to numerous leadership positions at his home state including:
member of the Texas Health Care Information Council, member of the Texas Board
of Health, and member of the Governor's Task Force on Homeland Security. He was
the former president of the Association of Pakistani Physicians in North America
and has published many articles in medical and scientific journals. Dr. Khan is
an active member of the community having served as a Trustee of the St. Paul
Medical Foundation, a Board Member of the Kindness Foundation, President of the
American Muslim Caucus and a Board Member of the Multi-Ethnic Heritage
Foundation. His professional achievement and community work were acknowledged
and recognized by the numerous awards bestowed on him through the years
including the "Honorary Citizenship Award" by the Mayor of Dallas, "Presidential
Gold Medal" awarded by the Pakistan Academy of Medical Sciences, and the
"Outstanding Contribution in Medicine" awarded by the Greater Dallas Asian
American Chamber of Commerce.
Dr. Khan received his medical training at the West Pakistan Medical School and
the King Edward Medical College, and his Ph.D. from Baylor University.
The President's Advisory Commission on AAPIs was established by Executive Order
13216 and serves to advise the President on efforts to improve the quality of
life of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through greater access to federal
programs and services.
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