Mangalore : Veerappa Moily Presents Rachana Awards to the achievers
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Mangalore, Jan 11: In a glittering ceremony, the prestigious Rachana Awards were presented to the achievers of five different fields on Jan 11, 2009 at the Milagres Hall, Mangalore
The Bishop of Mangalore presided over the program. Albert Tauro, Managing Director of Syndicate Bank could not attend the program due to other commitments, but the Chairman, Administrative Reforms commission of India and former CM of Karnataka ,Veerappa Moily was the chief guest.
“Everyone has power to achieve by using their full strength. No one is handicapped in this world” said Veerappa Moily in his address after the presentation of awards.
Earlier, achievers John Veigas from chelur in Mogarnad , received Rachana agriculturist of the year award, Francis D'souza, Chairman, Plant-tech group of companies received the Rachana Enterprise of the year award, Dr. Derek Lobo received Rachana professional of the year award , Clevy Leo Rodrigues, Abu Dhabi received Rachana NRI entrepreneur of the year award and Dr. Olinda Pereira received the Rachana outstanding woman of the year award.
All the award winners gratefully acknowledged the honor bestowed on them and thanked Rachana committee and the people for their encouragement.
The Bishop of Mangalore, Most Rev. Dr.Aloysius Paul D'souza, in his address ,congratulated the awardees and appreciated Rachana Foundation for the tremendous encouragement given to the business community and professionals of the catholic community.
Lancy D'Cunha, President, Catholic Sabha, Ronald Gomes, President of Rachana were also present.
Titus Noronha And Marjorie Texeira were masters of ceremony, J.S. Noronha proposed the Vote of thanks.