Friday, July 1 2005 11:23 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Washington: The US Senate has unanimously voted to honour former Riverside and Imperial County Congressman Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American to serve in House of Representatives, by naming the post office (PO) at 30777 Rancho California Road in Temecula, California, in his honour.

"The 'Dalip Singh Saund Post Office Building' will honour an American who followed his dream to the United States, broke barriers, and served as a representative of the people," said Congressman Issa who authored the legislation honouring Representative Saund on Wednesday (Jun 27, 2005).

"This Act of Congress will preserve Congressman Saund's legacy and honours the success of all immigrants from India and their accomplishments," he said.

"Dilip Saund's story is one of determination and true accomplishment," said Bobby Jindal (Representative-Los Angles) who in November 2004 became only the second Indian-American elected to Congress.

"He personifies the idea that every person can, through hard work and dedication," Jindal said.

Upon taking the oath of office in 1957, Congressman Saund became the first Indian-American and first Asian American to serve in the US House of Representatives.

President George W Bush is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming days.