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Supervisor Turnboo and Supervisor Veerkamp, in anticipation of the May and October commemorative visits for the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of our Sister City Program between Warabi, Japan and El Dorado County, recommending the Board:
1) Receive a brief presentation on the history of the program;
2) Receive an overview of the April 25th - May 2nd visit from Warabi representatives to El Dorado County and the October 31st - November 7th visit of our El Dorado County representatives to Warabi, Japan;
3) Join in the recognition of Mr. Ryosuke Imai, former Warabi City Council member and one of the founders of the Sister City connection;
4) Hear about the project that is being proposed to commemorate the 50th anniversary. The construction of a Torii (see attachments for the image); the volunteer group would like to discuss the idea with the Board of Supervisors to see if the dedication of a space at the Placerville Library would be agreeable.
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Kathy Witherow, Supervisor's Assistant
District Three