Dear Members of the Nepali Community in the Greater Houston Area,

I am grateful for your trust in me and my executive team to serve the Nepalese Association of Houston (NAH) for the years 2024-2026. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all past presidents, executive team members, advisors, and volunteers whose contributions have brought NAH this far.

· To our first President, Mr. Rajendra Shrestha, and his team for laying the foundational work during our organization's early days.

· To our second President, Madhukar Amatya, and his team for enhancing our community's vibrancy through sports activities and blood drives.

· To our third President, Jyoti K. Ghimire, and his team for securing the Pashupatinath Temple as our current home and for fundraising efforts for earthquake victims in Nepal. Special thanks to the Mandir trustees for their financial support towards the acquisition of Mandir & Himalayan Cultural Center land.

· To our fourth President, Dr. Vishnu Nepal, who guided NAH through challenging times during the pandemic.

· To our immediate past president, Mr. Rabin Shrestha (2022-2024), for initiating the plans for Pashipatinath Mandir and Multipurpose hall at the Himalayan Cultural Center.

I have been privileged to serve alongside all past Presidents of NAH, whether as a member of the executive committee or as an advisor. NAH is a community that belongs to all of us; it is a space where we strive to preserve our culture and foster social connections that will inspire future generations. Together, let’s build our Shree Pashupatinath Temple and Himalayan Cultural Center so we can host various activities in our own space in the coming years. Let’s work together to make NAH better, stronger, and self-sustainable, ensuring that all Nepalese in the Greater Houston area take pride in being part of this vibrant community.

Best regards,

Gyanshor Shrestha

President, NAH

President, Greater Houston Nepalese Chamber of Commerce

Founding Director of Global One Bank

Recipient of the Outstanding Entrepreneur Award 2024,

(awarded by Mayor John Whitmire Hosted by Southern News Group & International Trade Center)