Mr. President. a signal honor has been conferred by Japan on 56 residents of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii in conjunction with the current centennial celebration of Japanese immigration to Hawaii. The coveted Order of Merita decoration from Emperor Hirohitowas awarded to these outstanding members of the Japanese community in recognition of their special contributions to their adopted country and their role in improving relations between Japan and the United States. The ceremony at which the awards were made by Consul General Yoshio Yamamoto last Friday. June 14. was the initial event in an elaborate centennial program which was officially opened the following day when Their Imperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Hitachi arrived from Japan to participate in the observance.
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