JOHN ARMAND CONSUL GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI IN CHICAGO ON CAPITOL HILL RECEIVES GOLDEN RULE INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Ambassador Clyde Rivers w/World Peace Ambassador Dr. John Armand    

November 2015 on Capitol Hill Washington DC, Dr. John Armand, Consul General of the Republic of Haiti – Chicago, received the Golden Rule International Award - World Peace Ambassador for living a life that exemplifies the motto of the Golden Rule International, “Treat others the way you want to be treated.” Dr, Armand has exemplified the Golden Rule through his dedicated of building the country of Haiti in business and development. He knows the value of creating an environment where Haitians can grow and have better existence. He actively puts his life into the belief system that every life is valuable and is created for a contribution to our world.

Ambassador Rivers commented, “John Armand has earned the title of Good Will Peace Ambassador for the Golden Rule International and we are happy to have him represent us globally. He builds others and wants to see a better world for others, specifically Haiti and it’s great people.”

Ambassador Clyde Rivers is the Representative for the Golden Rule International and the Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative, North American Division to the United Nations – New York. Interfaith Peace-Building Initiative is affiliated with the Department of Public Record (DPI) – United Nations as well as affiliated with the United Religious Initiative (URI), an Interfaith Peace organization.

The Golden Rule International Award is now established in 120 nations of the world. This organization seeks out top achievers that live the Golden Rule in their everyday life. This is a new global ethic that the leadership of the Golden Rule International Award, Patron, former President of Ethiopia, Girma Wolde and Ambassador Mussie Hailu have embraced and are promoting globally.

DR. CLYDE RIVERS RECEIVES AWARD FROM HAITI

Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers

Leconte University presented Ambassador Dr. Clyde Rivers with an Honorary Doctorate in Leadership in Humanities. The Library of Congress Haiti recognizes Leconte University and it is the first private university in the history of the Republic of Haiti to present this award for tireless effort to bring peace to the world.

The citation given to Dr. Rivers stated in part, “Your belief in ‘Do unto others as you would have them do unto you’  - the Golden Rule, incorporates a belief system that sees no bounds, only ardent activity guided by the grace of God. Through this ideology, you have created a multi-cultural faith based initiative to resolve issues and concerns worldwide… As a World Peace Ambassador your commitment to promote unity and understanding, allows you to surpass obstacles be they culturally, racially or religiously inspired. Universite Leconte D’Haiti welcomes a partnership to utilize your leadership and administrative gifts to collaborate in the restoration of its prominence to the pursuit of education, social and economic development for the people of Haiti. Your vision has brought back the lost art of honor, which has earned you the respect as a distinguished leader among Heads of State, former Presidents, Clergy, Dignitaries and Universities worldwide.”

Ambassador Rivers said, “It speaks volumes to be honored by a non-religious university for trying to bring unity to the people of the world. Every individual born is valuable to the world and especially valuable to God. So we must protect the image of God in every individual born in this world.”