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  BERGEN COUNTY CELEBRATES THE 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA

  2/4/2010
Contact: Jason Dale
(201) 336-7339
 

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  From Left to Right: Ron Subramaniam of Teaneck, Dr. Ralph Choonoo, Suryakant Shukla, Balram Advani, Dr. Sharad Wagle, Suraj Bhatia, Jyoti Gandhi, Mukesh Malkan, County Executive Dennis McNerney, and Teaneck Councilman  Mohammed Hameedudin.

(HACKENSACK) – Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and the Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders held a special ceremony in honor of the 60th Anniversary of the Republic of India on January 26, 2010.

“The influence of Indian traditions, philosophy and ideology on America is undeniable,” said McNerney. “Events like this one give us an opportunity to share in the joy of a thriving Indian culture here in Bergen, as generations embrace their heritage and are eager to share it with others.”

The ceremony included a lamp lighting by County Executive Dennis McNerney and a singing of the Indian National Anthem “Jana-Ganamana” by Sunitha Kapur Aurora in honor of the Republic Day of India, a national holiday of India making the adoption of the Constitution of India and the transition of India from a British Dominion to a republic on January 26, 1950. Seven outstanding Bergen County residents were honored for their contributions to local communities in connection with the Republic of India Day, including:

Recipient
Profession
Award
Mr. Balram Advani Philanthropist & Yoga Teacher Philanthropist of the Year
(Upper Saddle River, NJ)    
     
Mr. Suraj Bhatia 53rd District Governor for Rotary Community Service Excellence
(Norwood, NJ) District 7490  
     
Dr. Ralph Choonoo Associate Dean of Student Services, Education Professional of the Year
  Bergen Community College  
     
Hon. Mohammed Hameedudin Teaneck Councilman Public Service Leadership
(Teaneck, NJ)    
     
Mr. Mukesh Malkan Founder & Trustee of Indian Americans Leadership Excellence
(Paramus, NJ) of Paramus Inc.  
     
Mr. Suryakant Shukla Chairman of the Bergen County Lifetime Achievement
(Oradell, NJ) Senior Advisory Council  
     
Dr. Sharad Wagle, MD Medical Director of Behavioral Health Health Professional of the Year
  Chief of Psychiatric Department,  
  Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ  
     
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