Speech at Guru Nanak's 545th birth Celebrations in Richardson, Texas

GURU NANAK'S 545TH BIRTH CELEBRATIONS, PARADE AND LANGAR (COMMUNITY LUNCHEON).

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Richardson, Texas - November 16, 2013

The Gurdwara Sikh Sabha of Richardson held its first Guru Nanak Day parade in Richardson, it covered a distance of about two miles, going north on Abrams and turning right on Centennial at the Richardson Mosque,  and right on Park Lane, and another right on Buckingham Road and then left on Abrams to the Gurdwara.

Speeches were made by by Rev. Bill Matthews, Mike Ghouse and Dr. Harbanslal and members from the police, fire and City councils of Allen, McKinney, Richardson and Garland also shared their comments and support.

The following officers were recognized for their service

1) Sergeant Kirby Luke
     Criminal Investigations Division
     McKinney Police Department

2) Sergeant Brian Alcorn
    Assistant Chief Danny Martin
    Richardson Police Department

3) Mayor Laura Maczka 
    Council member Scott Dunn
    Council member Mark Solomon
    Council member Paul Voelker
    City of Richardson

4) Mayor Beth Van Duyne
    City of Irving

5) Reatta Forte
    Department of Justice

6) Senator John Cornyn
     Will be sending a letter

7) Chief Gregory W. Rushin
     Plano Police Department

      Gurvinder Singh

The Sikhs are known for their legendary hospitality.

A few pictures and my speech.

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