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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 12-024 RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENTS SAULI NINISTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND Meeting Sheet IIIIII VIII VIII VIII VIII VIII IIII IIII 103769 Box: 31 Folder: RES 2012 Document: CC RES 12-024 RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENTS SAULI NINISTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND CITY OF ST. ANTHONY Resolution 12-024 A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT SAULI NIINISTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND WHEREAS, in November, 1985, the Cities of Salo, Finland and St. Anthony,Minnesota recognized each other as sister cities; and WHEREAS, President SAULI NIINISTO visited St. Anthony in 1992 as a member of the Finnish Parliament, Minister of Justice (1995-1996) and Chair of the Salo City Council (1989- 1992), and WHEREAS, he is originally from Salo and served as head of the Salo Lutheran church and WHEREAS: in 1996 he became Minister of Finance of Finland, and WHEREAS: he became vice-chairman at the European Investment Bank (2003)and WHEREAS, he has been duly elected as the 12th President of Finland since 1918, and WHEREAS, he received over 1,802,000 votes equating to 62.6 %with his 6 year term as President commencing in 1 March 2012, and WHEREAS, this relationship has produced many opportunities for cultural, educational, governmental and social understanding for all citizens; and WHEREAS, this has put a human face and understanding on two far away communities, it has only highlighted our vast similarities, goals and sense of common good, and WHEREAS, we two communities universally celebrate the election of Sauli Niinosit6 as President of Finland, and commit to the continued spirit of cooperation between the cities of Salo, and St. Anthony through our Sister Cities association. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony that we recognize the election of SAULI NIINISTO as president of Finland and give him our heartfelt congratulations. Adopted this 28th day of February, 2012. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk Reviewed for Administration: City Manager CITY OF ST. ANTHONY Resolution 12-024 A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE ELECTION OF PRESIDENT SAULI NIINISTO AS THE PRESIDENT OF FINLAND WHEREAS, in November, 1985, the Cities of Salo,Finland and St. Anthony, Minnesota recognized each other as sister cities; and WHEREAS, President SAULI NIINISTO visited St. Anthony in 1992 as a member of the Finnish Parliament,Minister of Justice (1995-1996) and Chair of the Salo City Council (1989- 1992), and WHEREAS, he is originally from Salo and served as head of the Salo Lutheran church and WHEREAS: in 1996 he became Minister of Finance of Finland, and WHEREAS: he became vice-chairman at the European Investment Bank (2003) and WHEREAS, he has been duly elected as the 12th President of Finland since 1918, and WHEREAS, he received over 1,802,000 votes equating to 62.6 %with his 6 year term as President commencing in 1 March 2012, and WHEREAS, this relationship has produced many opportunities for cultural, educational, governmental and social understanding for all citizens; and WHEREAS, this has put a human face and understanding on two far away communities, it has only highlighted our vast similarities, goals and sense of common good, and WHEREAS, we two communities universally celebrate the election of Sauli Niinosit6 as President of Finland, and commit to the continued spirit of cooperation between the cities of Salo, and St. Anthony through our Sister Cities association. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Anthony that we recognize the election of SAULI NIINISTO as president of Finland and give him our heartfelt congratulations. Adopted this 28th day of February, 2012. Mayor ATTEST: _ City Clerk Reviewed for Administration: WIC,4 City Manager