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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY <br /> Resolution 12-024 <br /> A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTION <br /> OF PRESIDENT SAULI NIINISTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND <br /> WHEREAS, in November, 1985, the Cities of Salo, Finland and St. Anthony,Minnesota recognized <br /> each other as sister cities; and <br /> WHEREAS, President SAULI NIINISTO visited St. Anthony in 1992 as a member of the Finnish <br /> Parliament, Minister of Justice (1995-1996) and Chair of the Salo City Council (1989- <br /> 1992), and <br /> WHEREAS, he is originally from Salo and served as head of the Salo Lutheran church and <br /> WHEREAS: in 1996 he became Minister of Finance of Finland, and <br /> WHEREAS: he became vice-chairman at the European Investment Bank (2003)and <br /> WHEREAS, he has been duly elected as the 12th President of Finland since 1918, and <br /> WHEREAS, he received over 1,802,000 votes equating to 62.6 %with his 6 year term as President <br /> commencing in 1 March 2012, and <br /> WHEREAS, this relationship has produced many opportunities for cultural, educational, governmental <br /> and social understanding for all citizens; and <br /> WHEREAS, this has put a human face and understanding on two far away communities, it has only <br /> highlighted our vast similarities, goals and sense of common good, and <br /> WHEREAS, we two communities universally celebrate the election of Sauli Niinosit6 as President of <br /> Finland, and commit to the continued spirit of cooperation between the cities of Salo, <br /> and St. Anthony through our Sister Cities association. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony that we <br /> recognize the election of SAULI NIINISTO as president of Finland and give him our heartfelt <br /> congratulations. <br /> Adopted this 28th day of February, 2012. <br /> Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> City Clerk <br /> Reviewed for Administration: <br /> City Manager <br />