RESOLUTION NO. 050080
Honoring Marshall V. Miller for his work to develop international trade
in Kansas City.
WHEREAS, the Emperor of Japan,
His Majesty Akihito, has announced that the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold
Rays with Neck Ribbon has been awarded to Marshall V. Miller of Kansas City,
Missouri; and
WHEREAS, the Order of the Sacred
Treasure was established in 1888 during the reign of the Meiji Emperor, and is
conferred upon people who have given distinguished service between their nation
and Japan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller received the
award, one of two conferred in 2004, from Consul General Takao Shibata on December 20, 2004, in ceremonies at the official residence of the Consul General of Japan
for his significant contributions towards deepening friendship and
understanding between the people of Japan and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Marshall V. Miller is
president of Miller & Company P.C., a Kansas City law firm that specializes
in international trade law. Mr. Miller received the Award because he has
represented numerous Japanese companies nationwide for over thirty years that
have established business and manufacturing enterprises in the United States. He is globally recognized for his involvement in the development of the U.S.
Foreign Trade Zones program that secures investment and employment for
international companies doing business in the United States. Mr. Miller is a
founder, past president and general counsel to the National Association of
Foreign Trade Zones; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miller has been an
early supporter and developer of international trade in Kansas City. He helped
organize the Kansas City Foreign-Trade Zone program and the first trade
missions to Europe and Asia, establish the Missouri and Kansas trade offices in
Europe and Asia, and create the international arrivals area at KCI Airport. Mr. Miller assisted in the formation of the Kurashiki, Japan Sister City
program, encouraged many Japanese firms to establish Kansas City facilities,
and established and served as legal counsel to the Japanese Consulate General
of Japan; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF
KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council
hereby honor Marshall V. Miller for his work in developing international trade
in Kansas City; 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 Marshall V. Miller with the congratulations
of the Mayor and Council for his being honored by the Emperor of Japan, His
Majesty Akihito, and awarded the Order of the Sacred Treasure.
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