To: Board of Supervisors
From: Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Report Title: Resolution recognizing Soha and Imran Sohail Guller as the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. High School Student Humanitarian Award
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution recognizing Soha and Imran Sohail Guller as the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. High School Student Humanitarian Award
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact
BACKGROUND:
Resolution recognizing Soha and Imran Sohail Guller as the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr. High School Student Humanitarian Award
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
No negative actions
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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Resolution recognizing
Soha and Imran Sohail Guller
as the recipients of the 2025 Martin Luther King Jr.
High School Student Humanitarian Award
Whereas, from an early age, Soha and Imran have continuously demonstrated their commitment to humanitarianism, social justice, and community service. They are outstanding candidates for this prestigious award because of their lifetime dedication to improving the lives of people both domestically and globally; and
Whereas, Soha and Imran have been engaged in community service since they were little children, starting in elementary school when they joined their older sister in organizing book drives for the Monument Crisis Center, laying the groundwork for their lifetime commitment to humanitarian causes; and
Whereas, their drive to give back and their compassion goes beyond their immediate community. Soha and Imran gathered painting supplies through neighborhood drives and fundraisers and gave them to underprivileged children while on family vacations in Mexico, Costa Rica, and India; and
Whereas, Soha and Imran persisted in their community service throughout middle school by organizing food, clothing, and book drives, showcasing their tenacity and constancy. Despite the difficulties posed by the COVID-19 outbreak, Soha and Imran quickly adjusted and used their free time to make and market candles online. The money they collected was given to help pandemic-affected families, demonstrating both their entrepreneurial energy and compassion for those in need; and
Whereas, in their hometown of Danville, Soha and Imran are actively involved in volunteer work. They have been official members of the Danville Youth Council for the last two years, and in that capacity have planned volunteer events and community-building initiatives; and
Whereas, Soha and Imran have recently focused their energies on a project they call "Nourish," which aims to help those in need by donating food and books. They founded and served as the leaders of the high school group "Baking the World a Better Place" because they were passionate about giving back. Soha and Imran have fostered a culture of action and service throughout the entire school through their vision and leadership; and
Whereas, Soha and Imran exhibit an all-encompassing dedication to community involvement through their humanitarian projects. They are dedicated to make a difference in people’s lives and know that helping those they serve will leave a lasting impression. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s ideals are genuinely embodied by their kindness, leadership, and unwavering dedication to bettering their communities and the lives of those they touch.
Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor
Soha and Imran Sohail Guller
For their long-standing dedication and contributions to those they serve
in their commnity and beyond
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