I have always been a proud Turkish citizen.
I worked hard, I tried to achieve good things for my country. My first goal was always to be known as a person who
served his country. Today, having been honoured by the nation's number one statesman shows me that I reached my goal.
For this reason, I am very happy. I thank all the guests who share my happiness and honour this ceremony. There is a
word that I have always believed in:
“God destines its creatures that are dear to him do charity work, and destines others a lot of fortune, but do not give chance to them do charity work.”
I believe that I am one of God’s dear creatures, because he destined me to do charity work on the area of education,
also for educators and for the physical well being of my countrymen. I thank God for all these opportunities.
KADİR HAS
Presentation Ceremony of Distinguished Service Medal of the Turkish Republic,
July 28th, 1997