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Charles Hughes with Ambassador Clyde
Rivers
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Charles Hughes is the Executive Director of the
Gary, Indiana Chamber of Commerce. His life of service to the City of Gary,
Indiana has brought global recognition. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers, the
Director of the North American Division of the Interfaith Peace-Building
Initiative and the Golden Rule International Award presented Charles Hughes with
the prestigious Golden Rule International Award. He was appointed as a Goodwill
Peace Ambassador for Golden Rule International at a ceremony held on April 17,
2015 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Charles Hughes serves his community at multiple
levels. As a fireman for 34 years, reaching the rank of Battalion Chief, he has
been recognized for creating a strong relationship between the department and
the community. Mr. Hughes also served for 16 years as a member of the Gary,
Indiana City Council, with two of his terms served as the President of the
Council. His success also enabled him to serve as the Education Chairman for
the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns. Hughes continued his dedication to
service as the Chairman of the Committee of National League of Cities, Public
Safety and Crime Prevention. Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers said, “These
accomplishments prove to the world that he is qualified to serve as a Goodwill
Peace Ambassador for the Golden Rule and the Interfaith Peace-Building
Initiative. We are honored to have Charles Hughes serve with us globally.”
Interfaith
Peace-Building Initiative
is affiliated with Department of Public Information of the United
Nations. IPI is a member of United Religions Initiative (URI). URI is an
international organization that is working throughout the world. It is an NGO
with Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the
United Nations.”
