RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago and the members of its esteemed diplomatic community are privileged to bid a fond farewell to Masaharu Yoshida who has served with distinction as the Consul-General of Japan since 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this auspicious event by Alderman Edward M. Burke; and
WHEREAS, As the representative of Japan, Masaharu Yoshida has forged an enviable reputation as a widely admired leader of Chicago's diplomatic community; and
WHEREAS, In his esteemed role as Consul-General in Chicago, Masaharu Yoshida has been responsible for diplomatic relations in ten Midwest states and has strived throughout his tenure to promote commercial ties between America's heartland and Japan; and
WHEREAS, During his diplomatic mission, Masaharu Yoshida has fostered a greater and deeper understanding between our nations; and
WHEREAS, Masaharu Yoshida is a man of intelligence, grace and integrity; and
WHEREAS, During the past two years, Masaharu Yoshida has traveled extensively throughout the Midwest and has enjoyed the true friendship, warmth and admiration of countless numbers of people; and
WHEREAS, Masaharu Yoshida will depart Chicago for a new assignment, but leaves behind a legacy of achievement and respect, both within the diplomatic community and beyond; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the members of the Chicago City Council, assembled this eighteenth day of March, 2015, do hereby extend
our most sincere gratitude to Masaharu Yoshida for his tireless service as the Consul-General of Japan in Chicago and do hereby express our best wishes for his continued success and achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Masaharu Yoshida.
Alderman- 14th Ward