Prominent Pakistani-American community leader Tahira Sharif has been elected as the President of the Rotary Club Hicksville South. Her official oath-taking ceremony was held at Mahal Restaurant in Long Island, New York, marking a proud and significant moment for the local South Asian and broader community.
The event was honored by the special presence of New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, who attended as a guest of honor. Directors and members of the Rotary Club, along with several notable figures from the Pakistani-American and South Asian American communities, gathered to celebrate the occasion.
Distinguished attendees included Basheer Qamar, Khurram Khan, Humayun Shabbir, Azra Dar, Saeed Hasan, Tasneem Qamar, Rizwan Qureshi, Tanveer Chaudhry, Asim Malik, among others. They extended their heartfelt congratulations to Tahira Sharif and praised her consistent dedication to community service and leadership.
In her remarks, Tahira Sharif expressed deep gratitude for the trust placed in her by the Rotary Club and pledged to carry out her duties with sincerity and diligence.
“I am truly honored by this responsibility,” she stated. “I will do my utmost to make the Rotary Club Hicksville South even more effective, engaged, and responsive to the needs of our community.”
With this new role, Tahira Sharif continues her impactful work at the intersection of service, leadership, and community building, representing both her heritage and the shared values of civic engagement that Rotary International upholds.
