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Full length video and individual videos will be posted by Thanksgiving 2012
Full length video and individual videos will be posted by Thanksgiving 2012
VIII ANNUAL UNITY DAY AWARDS
we are committed to build a cohesive America
we are committed to build a cohesive America
Americans together building a Cohesive America.
We are gathered today for a singular purpose, to be together as Americans and rededicate our pledge to the peace, prosperity and security of our nation.
We are gathered today for a singular purpose, to be together as Americans and rededicate our pledge to the peace, prosperity and security of our nation.
9th Annual Unity Day USA
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Unity of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
11:30 AM -1:30 PM
Unity of Dallas,
6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Awards to Seven Individuals for building bridges &
Two outstanding communities for their service
We appreciate your participation along with our Marines,Mayors,
Fire & Police Chiefs, Religious, Secular and civicleaders, Native Americans
and people from different walks of life , races & traditions.
We appreciate the in-kind and financial support from Laura
Sutherland of Unity of Dallas, John Hammond and Shabnam Modgil of FunAsia,
Farooq Hemani, Pastor George Mason, Dr. Basheer Ahmed, The Sikh
Community, Shaukat Gaziani, Dr. Harbans Lal, Universal Peace Federation, Dr.
Nauman Anwar, Len Ellis, Akram Syed, Pastor Bob Roberts and possibly you.
Please donate to defray the cost of the event at:
Please donate to defray the cost of the event at:
PLURALIST AWARDS
TO INDIVIDUALS
Please note that the award plaques confer the title of “Pluralist” to each one of the individual recipients we are recognizing today. Pluralist is some one who believes in living his own life and letting others live theirs.
Hon. Vivian Castleberry
by: Carol Crabtree Donavan; presented by: Bob Mong
Please note that the award plaques confer the title of “Pluralist” to each one of the individual recipients we are recognizing today. Pluralist is some one who believes in living his own life and letting others live theirs.
Hon. Vivian Castleberry
by: Carol Crabtree Donavan; presented by: Bob Mong
Hon.
Madan Goyal
by: Akram Syed; presented by: Mayor Stephen Terrell
by: Akram Syed; presented by: Mayor Stephen Terrell
Rabbi
Charlie Cytron-Walker
by: Mike Ghouse; presented by: Fire Chief John Murphy
Imam Yaseen Shaikh
by: Mike Ghouse; presented by: Mayor pro tem Laura Maczka
Dr. Cheryl Gray Kimberling
by: Dr. Basheer Ahmed; presented by: Mayor Marco Mejia
Hon. William McKenzie
by: Bob Mong; presented by: Mayor Bob Townsend
by: Mike Ghouse; presented by: Fire Chief John Murphy
Imam Yaseen Shaikh
by: Mike Ghouse; presented by: Mayor pro tem Laura Maczka
Dr. Cheryl Gray Kimberling
by: Dr. Basheer Ahmed; presented by: Mayor Marco Mejia
Hon. William McKenzie
by: Bob Mong; presented by: Mayor Bob Townsend
Hon.
Peter Stewart, it’s a life time achievement
by: Rev. Bill Matthews; presented by: Mayor Bill Glancy
by: Rev. Bill Matthews; presented by: Mayor Bill Glancy
Pluralism
is not a religion, it is not a mish-mash of religions, it is not even an effort
to bring religions together. It is simply respecting who you are, as you are
created by same process (God) as every one else. It is an attitude of finding
ways to co-exist with least conflicts.
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT
Individuals who
will donate over $100.00 will be listed on the website for their support at
www.UnityDayUSA.com. Those who contributed after this book is compiled will
also be listed at the site.
You can mail the
check to America Together Foundation at 2665 Villa Creek Dr, Suite 206, Dallas,
TX 75234. or donate at:
http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/
http://americatogetherfoundation.com/donate/
COMMUNITY AWARDS
It is our duty to " honor and cherish individuals " who have dedicated their lives
to building bridges among Americans. Their pioneering spirit in facilitating
communities to know and to respect each other is appreciated by the people of
Dallas/ Fort Worth.
On this day, we appreciate and
celebrate their contributions towards building a cohesive America, where no one
has to live in apprehension, discomfort or fear of the other.
This year we are appreciating seven
individuals who have made a difference in our communities. They have gone
beyond their own cocoon and reached out many others. Over the years we
have admired 22 such individuals who are listed in the following pages.
We have appreciated the Jewish Community for doing their work of
Tikkun Olam (Repairing the world), Muslims for the extraordinary efforts after
9/11, the African Americans for bringing a major change to America; the passing
of the civil rights act. Indeed, most of the Asian and African immigrants are
here today because of Martin Luther King Jr’s work.
This year’s community awards go to two distinct communities;
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community
THE AHMADIYYA MUSLIM COMMUNITY
“In recognition of your work in building a cohesive America, and
pronouncing that we are all in this together by sharing your blood with fellow
Americans. Your community's goal of donating 10,000 pints of blood last year,
was achieved as you collected 11,800 pints of blood on the 10th anniversary of
9/11. This year you have a goal of 11,000 pints of blood to donate. The
people of Dallas/Fort Worth greatly appreciate your effort in building bridges
through the bond of blood.
THE SIKH COMMUNITY
The plaque reads, “In recognition of your work in reaffirming the right values when tragedy befalls the community, and indeed, your response to the Wisconsin Gurudwara massacre was exemplary and reflects the teachings of the Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism and every one of the spiritual masters from Zarathustra, Confucius, Moses, Krishna, Mahavira, Jesus, Muhammad, Buddha, Baha'u'llah, and other great spiritual masters. Your leadership in building a cohesive America is greatly appreciated by all.
Read by: Mike Ghouse; presented by: Mayor Bob Townsend
The Sikh Community of Dallas
(One Award– different communities)
(One Award– different communities)
by: Sardar Mike Ghouse
1. Gurdwara Akaljot Sahab –
Serving One Spirit in One World
Recipient Dr. Gurdarshan Singh Brar
Presented by State Rep Stefani Carter
Recipient Dr. Gurdarshan Singh Brar
Presented by State Rep Stefani Carter
2. Gurdwara Sikh Temple of North Texas
– Serving Humanity as One
Recipient Sardar Dyal Singh Sain
Presented by Allen Mayor Steven Terrell
Recipient Sardar Dyal Singh Sain
Presented by Allen Mayor Steven Terrell
3. Gurdwara Singh Sabha of North Texas
Recipient Sardar Harnam Singh
Presented by: Garland Fire Chief Raymond Knight
Recipient Sardar Harnam Singh
Presented by: Garland Fire Chief Raymond Knight
4. DFW SIKHS – Serving Inter-religious
Engagement
Recipient Dr. Harbans Lal
Presented by Richardson Mayor Bob Townsend
Recipient Dr. Harbans Lal
Presented by Richardson Mayor Bob Townsend
5. Gurdwara Sikh Sangat
Recipient Neelam Kaur
Presented by Lancaster Mayor Pro tem Marco Mejia
Recipient Neelam Kaur
Presented by Lancaster Mayor Pro tem Marco Mejia
6. UNITED SIKHS – “For Recognizing the
Human Race as One & Ensuring that Human Dignity and Social Justice
Prevail.”
Recipient Sardar Gurinder Singh
Presented by Carrollton Police Chief Rex Redden
Recipient Sardar Gurinder Singh
Presented by Carrollton Police Chief Rex Redden
Mike Ghouse
www.MikeGhouse.net
www.MikeGhouse.net
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