Ceremony to Reaffirm Iowa-Yamanashi
Sister State Relationship
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"The Hog Lift shows how one person really can make a positive difference in the world. Master Sgt. Richard Thomas’ idea for the Hog Lift in 1960 had never been tried before, but he knew it could work and convinced people ranging from government officials to Iowa farmers to make it happen." ~Rebekah Frese, speech at Sister States Reaffirmation Ceremony, Aug. 13, 2011 |
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and Yamanashi Governor Shomei Yokouichi sign a proclamation to reaffirm the historic sister state relationship.
Signing Ceremony Photos
Rebekah Frese Collection
