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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