19/04/2026
Celebrating a Legacy of Service: Happy Birthday, Paul Harris!
Today, the **Rotary Club of Shomolu** join millions across the globe to celebrate the birthday of a true visionary and the foundational pillar of our great organization, Paul Harris.
More than a century ago, Paul Harris planted a seed of fellowship in Chicago that has since grown into a massive canopy of hope, spanning every corner of the planet. His belief that "the power of many is greater than the power of one" transformed the landscape of modern philanthropy and gave birth to the world’s first service organization.
**A Visionary Who Changed the World**
We extol Paul Harris for his unwavering commitment to **Service Above Self**. He didn't just create a club; he created a global movement built on integrity, leadership, and a profound sense of duty to our neighbors. Through his foresight, professional networking was reimagined as a vehicle for humanitarian progress.
**The Fight to End Polio**
Nowhere is his influence more evident than in Rotary’s relentless pursuit of a **Polio-Free World**. Inspired by the infrastructure Harris built, Rotarians have spent decades on the front lines—immunizing children, advocating with governments, and crossing borders to ensure no child suffers from this preventable disease. Because of the foundation he laid, we are on the very brink of eradicating Polio forever.
**Our Commitment from Shomolu**
As we honor his memory today, the **Rotary Club of Shomolu** reaffirms its dedication to his mission. Whether through local community projects, supporting education, or promoting peace, we carry his torch with pride.
**Happy Birthday, Paul Harris.** Your legacy isn't just in the history books; it is alive in every hand extended in friendship and every life changed through Rotary.
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