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SUMMARY:Sister Cities memorial bench dedication honoring Tony Tadasa
DESCRIPTION:<div>The City of Tyler will welcome a delegation from its sister city Yachiyo, Japan, from March 25 through March 30, marking the 30th official trip in a partnership that has spanned more than three decades and resulted in over 780 community members collaborating across the Pacific. The visit celebrates a relationship first established by twinning ceremonies in 1992, with ties strengthened through educational, cultural, and business exchanges that continue to enrich both communities. </div><p>&nbsp;</p><div>The itinerary includes <a href="https://tylersistercities.org/2026/03/11/dedication-ceremony-planned-for-tony-tadasa-memorial-bench/">a dedication ceremony for a memorial bench honoring the late Tony Tadasa</a>, who passed away in 2021. Born in Japan, Tadasa came to the United States to study at Tyler Junior College and became a champion for citizen diplomacy as one of the most dedicated members of the Tyler Sister Cities organization. Tadasa’s enthusiasm was critical to the long-term strength of the partnership between the two cities. </div><p>&nbsp;</p><div>Born in Japan, Tadasa came to the United States to study at Tyler Junior College and became a champion for citizen diplomacy as one of the most dedicated members of the Tyler Sister Cities organization. Tadasa’s enthusiasm was critical to the long-term strength of the partnership between the two cities. </div><br>
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<div>The City of Tyler will welcome a delegation from its sister city Yachiyo, Japan, from March 25 through March 30, marking the 30th official trip in a partnership that has spanned more than three decades and resulted in over 780 community members collaborating across the Pacific. The visit celebrates a relationship first established by twinning ceremonies in 1992, with ties strengthened through educational, cultural, and business exchanges that continue to enrich both communities. </div><p>&nbsp;</p><div>The itinerary includes <a href="https://tylersistercities.org/2026/03/11/dedication-ceremony-planned-for-tony-tadasa-memorial-bench/">a dedication ceremony for a memorial bench honoring the late Tony Tadasa</a>, who passed away in 2021. Born in Japan, Tadasa came to the United States to study at Tyler Junior College and became a champion for citizen diplomacy as one of the most dedicated members of the Tyler Sister Cities organization. Tadasa’s enthusiasm was critical to the long-term strength of the partnership between the two cities. </div><p>&nbsp;</p><div>Born in Japan, Tadasa came to the United States to study at Tyler Junior College and became a champion for citizen diplomacy as one of the most dedicated members of the Tyler Sister Cities organization. Tadasa’s enthusiasm was critical to the long-term strength of the partnership between the two cities. </div><br>
LOCATION:Tyler Rose Garden\, 420 Rose Park Drive Tyler\, Texas 75702
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