Joseph Kappil of Syracuse, NY is presented a Community Award - “Good Neighbor” Award by Ms. Monta Faye Tuxill, GSAR President, on 5/21/04, in a Community Daycelebration in Syracuse on 5/21/04.
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This is in recognition of the excellent service Joseph provided for the local Kerala, Indian community in Central NY, as the President of the Kerala Association during 2003-2004. He is also nominated for a National Award, which qualify his Association for a $7,500 grant. The Onondaga County Executive Hon.Nicholoas Pirro and NY State Senator Hon. John DeFrancisco attended the Community Day celebration.

“Joseph Kappil, the President of this organization, is a visionary. His dedication and relentless effort to achieve his vision is commendable. He focused his attention to the challenges of supporting the various needs of the immigrants who arrive from India. He encouraged and motivated the community to integrate with the American culture. He provided leadership and organizational skills to put together several Indian cultural activities” and unified 2 divided Kerala community organizations into one. “Joseph Kappil will be remembered for his most remarkable achievement in the history of our organization.” John Panyil, former President - Kerala Association of Syracuse.
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