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Acknowledgement of helen keller

Answer 1

Written documents are permanent record for new generations, for ever as compared to the un-written/printed words which have a very limited life. Therefore, I wanted to convert and get printed my experiences, which were in the handwritten and unorganized form, into a systematically organized book form. In Chandigarh and around there were many educated and administratively experienced persons. But after a long thought I decided to request Dr. Sodhi Ram, former Controller of Examinations, Panjab University, Chandigarh for his help and expert guidance for fulfilling my desire of bringing out my autobiography. Therefore, I requested him for his help and after some time, he hesitantly agreed to help me, just out of regard, for sparing some time from his busy schedule.

He added/deleted everything whatever I said/desired and gave a proper form to my ideas after modifying and polishing my manuscript and made it coherent/concise and systematic into readable/presentable form. Therefore, as my moral duty, I am very grateful, from the core of my heart to Dr. Sodhi Ram, former Controller of Examinations, Panjab University, Chandigarh not only for his encouraging attitude but also for sparing his valuable time for transforming my raw/handwritten manuscript into this presentable book form. Not exaggerating, but it is a fact, that without his mature academic help it was not possible to have this book in your hands. His wife Surinder Kaur also deserves appreciation for the hospitality, having a very good nature, being god fearing and extra social.
My limitless thanks are due to my parents who allowed and supported me for my study, provided guidance along with all types of help for my success. I am also thankful to my wife Mrs. Pritam Kaur, for helping and standing with me in all phases of my life., A very beautiful, faithful and clear hearted lady I can not explain her goodness in words. I could reach up to this stage, only with her nice and wonderful company.

I am thankful to my children, especially Dev-Abba in USA, and Chaman-Usha and Dr. Sohan Lal-Nirmaijit (Gogi) in India who have been giving me and my wife full respect/regard and help of every kind.

I am also thankful to my father-in-law, mother-in-law and their children/grandchildren who loved/supported/gave me full respect and co-operation. Their respect and regard still continues.

Mr. Atma Singh Kairon, Supdt. (Retd.) and Mr. Tara Singh, Dy. Secretary (Retd.), Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Chandigarh also deserve my particular thanks for their valuable help and guidance from time to time during my service in the Vidhan Sabha and afterwards also. I am very much thankful to Mr. Gurmit Chand Saroya, Under Secretary (Retd.), Govt. of Punjab; Raghbir Singh Dhillon, Former O.S.D., Planning Deptt., Punjab; Tarsem Lal Heer, Supdt.(Retd-), Irrigation Deptt., Punjab; H.L. Jassi, Manager, Central Bank of India; Buta Ram (USA) and all my near and dears in India and abroad for their help, co-operation and valuable guidance from time to time. Special mention needs to be made of Bishan Dutt – Darshna USA, Baldev Mastana (UK) and Paramjit Bhutta, Kewal Bolina and Prem Kumar Chumber (USA). My sincere thanks are also due to Mr. Harnam Singh S/o Ch. Dasondha Singh, Ex. MLA and Mr. Mehnga Ram Soond, respectively President and Secretary of PUNSGOVA, UK, not only for the respect and regard they gave but also for the selfless service they are doing for their native fellows in Punjab. I am always indebted to the residents of my native village Shergarh who always guided me to learn goods things in life. I learnt a lot from the institution i.e. Punjab Vidhan SAbba Secretariat, which helped me to build my life and that of my family. I also feel obliged to them.

S. Devinder Singh Jhawar of USA for donating huge amount for the needy and poor persons in Punjab (through me) and Shri Sodhi Ram along with his friends donated considerable amount of money for purchasing computer for the poor and needy girls of the Community.