Dr.
Ruby Dhalla Honours Brampton Community Leader
Brampton, Jan 05,2009
Candice Debi
Brampton- Dr. Anthony Hutchison, CEO of the Brampton Neighbourhood
Resource Centre was honoured today by Dr Ruby Dhalla, Member of
Parliament for Brampton-Springdale and Minister of Citizenship and
Immigration, Hon. Jason Kenny with the Citation of Citizenship Award.
The Citation for Citizenship Award is a prestigious
honour given to select Canadians each year for their outstanding
contributions in assisting newcomers in becoming successful members
of Canadian society. The ceremony which takes place every two years,
awards individuals across Canada for their contributions to integrating
new comers and actively promoting Canadian citizenship.
Dr. Dhalla nominated Dr. Hutchison for the Citation
for Citizenship award for his outstanding contributions to providing
youth and new Canadians in Brampton with a foundation for success.
“Over the past four years I have had the privilege
of working with Dr Hutchison on a number of initiatives that empower
youth, seniors and new Canadians with the resources and tools they
need to succeed. The dedication and passion of Dr. Hutchion is an
inspiration to all Bramptonians and all Canadians” said Dhalla.
“I have been blessed to have the opportunity
to collaborate with like-minded individuals such as Ruby Dhalla,
who is deeply committed to the vision of BNRC and whose support
has helped ensure Seniors Groups and our youth empowerment projects
continue to receive funding and equip residents with the resources
needed to integrate in to Canada” said Hutchison.
Dr. Hutchison was presented with the special gold
lead medallion award today by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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