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IZU OSHIMA AND HAWAI`I COUNTY MARK 60 YEARS OF SISTERHOOD
<br /> WITH A HISTORIC VISIT
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<br /> Celebrating the longest-running sister city affiliation of '
<br /> Hawai`i County,Mayor Roth's delegation received a
<br /> warm welcome from about too residents and officials, 111
<br /> including Mayor Mitsuji,at the pier of Izu Oshima.This °'
<br /> two-day visit had historical significance,not just for the ~ .' ` , ~ °
<br /> 6o-year anniversary but also as it marked the first time in
<br /> 3s years that a Hawai`i Mayor has set foot on the island. >.z j ;° , T ,
<br /> A poignant moment of the visit was the signing of a
<br /> reaffirmation agreement at the memorial park,which
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<br /> commemorates the victims of the tragic 2oI landslide. �"`'� °�'""
<br /> The delegation was touched by the unveiling of a both-
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<br /> anniversary memorial plaque,a surprise orchestrated by .
<br /> Mayor Mitsuji and the townspeople.
<br /> Both parties participated in a presentation on renewable . . .a om.
<br /> energy,showcasing their mutual commitment to x - ,. `4
<br /> sustainability and environmental stewardship.The visit ?,
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<br /> was also a cultural exchange,with the delegation touring
<br /> the island and savoring local cuisine,deepening the bonds ' 4,
<br /> of friendship that have lasted six decades. ��{ ,_, ,, .
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