Brooklyn’s proud Lebanese-Americans celebrate at Borough Hall
The accomplishments of prominent Lebanese-Americans in Brooklyn were celebrated at Borough Hall during a ceremony hosted by Borough President Marty Markowitz on Nov. 28.
“This year’s heritage celebration highlights the accomplishments of four great Lebanese New Yorkers; their devotion, love and the way they helped shape our community,” John Abi-Habib, chairman of the event committee, said in his opening remarks at the ceremony.
Three of the honorees were Dr. Ghassan Elcheikhali, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the general secretary of the Universal Muslim Association of America; Bishop Gregory John Mansour, bishop of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn; and entrepreneur George Altirs. The fourth, Jeanette Harouni, a famous Arabic singer, was honored posthumously. Members of her family were on hand to accept her award.