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To honor and recognize Nirmal Sinha, Deputy Director of the Columbus Department of Public Utilities, who was honored with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman (Non-Resident Indian Award) by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
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WHEREAS, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman is one of the highest civilian awards given to a non-resident Indian by the Government of India; and
WHEREAS, the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman honors the exceptional and meritorious contribution by a person of Indian origin who lives abroad; and
WHEREAS, Nirmal Sinha was recognized for his significant contributions to fostering friendship between India and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Nirmal Sinha has dedicated his life to bringing the east and west together for the betterment of his fellow human beings, he personifies the best qualities that immigrants bring to America; and
WHEREAS, Nirmal Sinha has shown versatility by holding high executive positions in both the public and private sectors; and
WHEREAS, Nirmal Sinha has been recognized by the Governor of Ohio for his work with immigrant and minority communities and has served for fifteen years on the Ohio Civil Rights Commission; and
WHEREAS, Nirmal Sinha continues to serve the citizens of Columbus, Ohio as Deputy Director of the Columbus Department of Public Utilities; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Nirmal Sinha for receiving the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman, an award presented by the President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.