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flag The U.S. Senate honored Sunil Puri, an Indian-American immigrant who built a business empire and transformed Rockford, Illinois, through revitalization and philanthropy.

flag The U.S. Senate honored Sunil Puri, an Indian-American businessman and philanthropist from Rockford, Illinois, on March 14, 2026, recognizing his journey from a 1979 immigrant with $150 to a transformative community leader. flag Senator Dick Durbin praised Puri’s resilience, work ethic, and commitment to service, highlighting his founding of First Midwest Group, which revitalized neglected properties in Rockford, creating jobs and spurring economic growth. flag Puri also donated millions to local projects, including the Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza and the Salvation Army Puri Family Disaster Services Center. flag He advocated for U.S.-India relations, traveling to India with Presidents Clinton and Obama.

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