John Gray becomes a Paul Harris Fellow

John Gray has been awarded one of Rotary's highest honors by being named as a Paul Harris Fellow.  The Paul Harris Fellowship is named after Paul Harris, who founded Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905.  This is the fifth time that John has received this award for his support and contributions to the Rotary International Foundation.

The Paul Harris Award was presented to John at the Excelsior Rotary Club Meeting on March 24, 2009.  President Karen presented the Paul Harris Pin to John by saying; "It gives me great pleasure to present to you on behalf of the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation the Paul Harris Fellow Award and lapel pin.  The award is presented in appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between the people of the world.  We urge you to wear the Paul Harris pin to all Rotary events, as a symbol of your appreciation for and support of the programs of the Rotary Foundation.  Please accept congratulations and sincere appreciation for your commitment to our common goal of world understanding and peace.  Excelsior rotary Members please congratulate and recognize the newest Paul Harris Fellow John Gray."