Mr. Raymond George, Ph. D.

Recognized

as the Chaldean Community Person of the Year 2007 in the Field of Community Services

Whereas Raymond George, born 1951 ( Born in Basra /Iraq). Married to Mithal Yonan Abdul Masih, and has three Daughters. Received B.Sc. Business Administration from Al-Hikma University (Jesuit Catholic University), Baghdad 1971. Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Marketing , England 1976. M.Phil ( Master degree in Management ), England 1984. PhD. - Business Administration, USA 2000.

Whereas Commercial Director at one of Ministry of Industry Establishments / Iraq , 1977-1979. After graduation with Master degree in 1984 moved to USA and since then been self employed. Real estate broker involved in development, management and acquiring  properties.

Owned and operated a medium size restaurant for several years. Currently semi retired owning and managing properties.

Whereas An active member of the Assyrian community and currently the National Treasurer of the Assyrian American National Federation. (with membership of 33 Assyrian organizations). Chairman of the Assyrian National Convention held in San Diego 2007. Member of the Assyrian American Civic Club of Turlock since 1992. Member of St. Thomas Catholic Assyrian Chaldean Church in Turlock.

Member of the Advisory Council of St. Peter Diocese. In 1997, Founded the Chaldo Assyrian Education Foundation where it raised money through its Bingo games activities. Donated approximately $300,000 to several hundred students and churches and organizations for education and community purposes.

Therefore, it has been resolved by the Awarding Committee of the Chaldean Catholic Diocese of St. Peter the Apostle to be recognized as the Chaldean Community Person of the Year 2007 in the Field of Community Services.