RESOLUTION NO. 100477
Welcoming
the Mahidol University International College Team who will be in Kansas City,
representing Thailand at NAFSA 2010 Conference in Kansas City, and a reception
will be hosted in their honor.
WHEREAS, this visit will
provide a valuable opportunity to recognize the tremendous importance of
education to the economy and to the model of education for our region as well
as their region; and
WHEREAS, by linking schools
and universities, Kansas City is afforded the opportunity to grow global scale,
and
WHEREAS, the Thai community
in Kansas City organized a special festivity featuring Thai culture and customs
for keeping the presence, history, and culture of their beloved homeland alive
in the Midwest; and
WHEREAS, our hand of
friendship is extended to Thailand and its people by Kansas City in honor of
these guests who contribute so much to the education of their country; and
WHEREAS, the following foreign dignitaries
representing Mahidol University International College Team attended the NAFSA
conference and special events: Dr. Chariya Brockelman, Former Dean and College
Advisor for International Affairs, Dr. Yaowalark Sukthana, Associate Dean for
Planning, Research and Development, Dr. Yaowalark Sukthana, Associate Dean for
Planning, Research and Development, Mrs. Somluck Lunsucheep, Assistant Dean for
Administration, Mr. Brian Phillips, Assistant Dean for International Affairs,
and Mr. Michael Naglis, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE
COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council
hereby welcome the Thai delegation to Kansas City, Missouri; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that
this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof
and that a copy hereof be presented to the above representatives with the best
wishes of the Mayor and Council on their efforts to strength and expand
relationships around the globe through education.
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