On November 17th, 2011 at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Consul-General Yamamoto presented Dr. Larry Jones with the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation.
Oklahoma State University Assistant Dean David Henneberry, former U.S. Oklahoma Congressman Wesley Watkins, members of the Sister Cities Council and the greater community were all present to mark the occasion. That evening both cities joined a reception held by Stillwater’s Mayor, Mayor Nathan Bates.
For many years Mr. Jones has played a central role deepening the sister city relationship between the City of Stillwater and Kameoka City, Japan. In recognition of his dedication to further understanding between America and Japan, Mr. Jones was presented with the Japanese Foreign Minister’s Commendation.
# Remarks by Consul-General Yamamoto (Link)
Not unlike the state of Texas, Oklahoma has formed many sister city relationships with cities all over Japan. The City of Stillwater and Kameoka City have been sister cities since 1985 and 2012 marks the 20th year anniversary of the sister city relationship between the City of Tulsa and Utsunomiya City, Tochigi prefecture.
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