Rao S Anumolu, an Indian-American from Long Island in New York, has been conferred with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honour – the highest civilian award in the US for immigrants – for his contribution in the development of this country.<br/>Both the United States House of Representatives and Senate have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honour and the recipients are read into the Congressional Record.<br/>Among the past medalists include six US Presidents, as well as Nobel Prize winners and leaders of industry, education, the arts, sports and government.<br/>CEO of Long Island (New York)-based ASR International Corporation, Anumolu received the prestigious award at a ceremony held at Ellis Island in the presence of several dignitaries.<br/>The Medal recognizes recipients for outstanding contributions to their communities, their nation and the world.<br/>Andhra Pradesh born Anumolu went to the US in 1969 and obtained a Masters degree in Industrial Engineering and also an MBA degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology,<br/>Chicago.<br/>He has attended several Advanced Management Programs at Defence Systems Management College, Harvard University and Wharton School of Business Management.<br/>In 2003, he was cited by the US Congress for the contributions made by him and ASR International Corporation towards homeland security in USA.<br/>The cost-effective technology and systems deployed by ASR to protect the nation's airports, waterways, railroads and highways were specifically mentioned in Congressional citation. <br/>