Gurinder Pal Singh
Harbir has years of record of outstanding Public service. She was probably born with the spirit of Sewa (selfless service). After moving here from college in Ohio to Santa Clara, she and some of her friends organized a Big Brother/Big Sister organization in Santa Clara county. My children along with others were their younger brothers and sisters. This added a lot of healthy fun to their lives.
I have seen her grow up to be a mature and successful public official and volunteer helping in various important social projects. A few years back we hosted the participants from the National Council for the Social Studies conference that was held in San Francisco at the Sikh Gurdwara San Jose, where social studies teachers from all over the USA participated. She played a key role in organizing the closing reception and conference to ensure it was an educational, inspiring, and valuable experience. I have seen her enthusiastically organizing such unifying events across a diverse set of social functions. She believes in creating understanding and building bridges so everyone feels included and a part of community. I endorse her wholeheartedly.