Assembly Resolution No. 627

BY: M. of A. McMahon

CONGRATULATING Dr. Varun Jeph upon the occasion of
the completion of his service as Deputy Consul
General of India in New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
pay tribute to those dedicated individuals who commit their professional
lives, energy, and resources to improving the quality and character of
life in their community, State, and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate Dr. Varun Jeph upon the occasion of the completion of his
service as Deputy Consul General of India in New York; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Varun Jeph is a medical graduate from one of the most
prestigious medical schools in India; he has devoted his esteemed
professional career to serving as a diplomat with around 15 years of
experience in the Indian Foreign Service; and

WHEREAS, With a rich and diverse career background, Dr. Varun Jeph
served as Political Officer in the Indian Embassy in Myanmar at a
significant time when the country was undergoing political transition;
he also served at the Indian High Commission in Malaysia, where he
headed the Political & Commercial Wings of the Mission; and

WHEREAS, Between his overseas assignments, Dr. Varun Jeph served in
New Delhi, India at the Ministry of External Affairs and was involved in
administration and human resource management of India's Foreign Service;
and

WHEREAS, In September of 2021, Dr. Varun Jeph joined the Consulate
General of India in New York, where his duties involved supervising the
daily functions of the Consulate-including its commercial and economic
outreach, media engagements, cultural activities, and delivery of
consular services; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout his illustrious career have been his
wife Pallavi and their two sons-all of whom have felt privileged to be a
part of his fruitful life and rejoice in his many achievements; and

WHEREAS, At the conclusion of his service as Deputy Consul General
of India in New York, Dr. Varun Jeph hopes to spend time traveling,
meditating, reading, and enjoying the company of his family; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Dr. Varun Jeph upon the occasion of the completion of his
service as Deputy Consul General of India in New York; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Dr. Varun Jeph.