Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion Presented with
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
Mississaugua Mayor Hazel McCallion displays
her
Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, with Consul General of Japan Eiji Yamamoto
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, was presented to Her Worship Hazel McCallion, Mayor of Mississauga, at a special ceremony on June 9 at at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan in Toronto. Consul General Eiji Yamamoto presided over the ceremony with Mississauga City Councillors in attendance along with the Mississauga Friendship Association, which oversees the City’s twin relations with Kariya, Japan, as well as representatives of Japanese businesses located in Mississauga.
Panasonic Canada President Michael Moskowitz also gave a speech extending his congratulations, while City of Mississauga Councillor Ron Starr led those in attendance in a toast in honour of the Mayor.
Mayor McCallion was conferred this decoration on April 24 for her contributions to Japan-Canada relations through her welcoming support of Japanese businesses in Mississauga, which presently number approximately 80. It also recognizes her invaluable participation in the sister-city initiative between Mississauga and Kariy during her 36 years as Mayor.
The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
The Mayor and the Consul General in a proud moment.
The pinning of the Order.
The Mayor expresses her appreciation.
Panasonic Canada President Michael Moskowitz extends his congratulations.
Mississuga City Councillor Ron Starr leads a toast honouring the Mayor.
Many well-wishers, including representatives of the Japanese business community
in Mississauga gathered for the occasion.
