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Detailed explanation-1: -Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami was given Paul Harris Fellow recognition. It was given by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International headquartered at Chicago of USA.

Detailed explanation-2: -The origins of Paul Harris Fellow recognition. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1, 000 to The Rotary Foundation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The large Paul Harris Fellow medallion originally designed by Fiju Tsuda was replaced by a smaller design of Paul Harris’s likeness surrounded by a blue enamel circle and an outer ring of faux gold emblazoned with wheat design. The new medallion was suspended by a one-inch blue/yellow neckwear ribbon.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who have made a significant impact in their community, which the local Club acknowledges by making a US$1, 000 contribution to the Rotary Foundation in their name. These contribution are spent on humanitarian efforts around the world.

Detailed explanation-5: -The highest award an individual Rotarian can receive is the Service Above Self Award; only a maximum of 150 are awarded each year by the Board of Rotary International. Being named a Paul Harris Fellow is not unique. There are over one million Paul Harris Fellows worldwide.