Forest Park: Usually naming a street sign is posthumous. However, here a Mangalurean activist and humanitarian received a street sign honor as, “Honorary Dr. Austin Prabhu Way” in Forest Park on Saturday. This is the first time it has happened to an Indian born leader in the United States.
It was a memorable day in Forest Park for the Mayor, Village Council and Citizens of Forest Park. Mayor Antony Calderone read the proclamation naming the part of Dunlop Avenue in Forest Park to a dedicated humanitarian Dr. Austin Prabhu. It was live-telecasted on TV Asia by Vandana Jhingal. The Mayor appreciated Dr. Austin’s challenging work and humanitarian spirit and explained to the crowd why he deserves this street sign to remember Dr. Austin forever.
Dr. Austin thanked his family and others who helped him to achieve success in life. He said, “Let us make ‘Love and Share’ our religion. When we love our neighbors and our community and share their needs in whatever way we can, spirit of giving uplifts humanity. If all of us in this world do the same, this world will become a better place to live for tomorrow.”
Family members and friends of Dr. Austin’s participated in the celebrations and extended their heartiest congratulations for his great achievement.