AWARDS
- 1995 - Inducted into "Who's Who in America"
- 1996 City of Hope - Certificate of Appreciation
- 1997 City of Hope - Los Angeles, Man of the Year
- 2001 Tree of Life Award, Jewish National Fund*
*Founded in 1901, the Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization
that serves as the caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf
of its owners - Jewish people everywhere. The organization has
planted over 250 million trees, built over 120 dams and reservoirs,
developed over 350,000 acres of land, created more than 500 parks
and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. www.jnf.org
Robert receiving the Jewish National Fund
Award.
"Tree of Life" awarded to Sylk
By Kimberly Nichols, The Desert Sun
Palm Desert resident Robert Sylk credits his family for his commitment
to help others.
"Being a truly responsible part of the world we all live
in was ingrained in me very young. It was a part of my life,"
he says.
The Palm Desert resident’s dedication is being recognize by
the Jewish National Fund, which has named Sylk this year’s
winner of the prestigious "Tree of Life" tribute. He will
be honored at a dinner on Oct. 18 in Beverly Hills.
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Certificate from Senator Jim Battin acknowledging Robert's
contribution to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce.
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Certificate from Senator Denise Ducheny acknowledging Robert's contribution to
the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. |
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Certificate from Supervisor Roy Wilson acknowledging Robert's contribution to
the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce.
Certificate from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Certificate from Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia acknowledging Robert's contribution
to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce.
City of La Quinta Certificate of Appreciation Veteran's Day tribute. |
U.S. Army Certificate of Appreciation
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Robert Sylk receives City of Hope Award. |
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Robert from La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph. |
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Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Norwich University. |
Suzanne Tabashnik
President Sun City Hadassah
Presenting Award to Robert Sylk |
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Freedom Team Salute Commendation awarded
by Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army. |
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City of Hope
Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles
mayor James Hahn.
Certificate of Appreciation from United States
Senator Barbara Boxer.
Letter of appreciation from President Bush regarding a Trade Mission
to the USSR
Letter of Commendation from Govenor Gray Davis on his receiving the
Tree of Life Award
Certificate recognizing his outstanding service to the Marina Del
Rey Chamber of Commerce
Robert Sylk standing in front of the West Coast Vietnam Veterans
wall at the General Patton Museum
Special Congressional Recognition from US Congresswoman Mary Bono
Robert is a proud member of the National Recreation and Park Association.
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