Former Honorary Consul General of Japan recognized and new Honorary Consul introduced at Birmingham Rotary Club Luncheon

    On July 23rd, Consul General (CG) Kazuo Sunaga attended Birmingham Rotary Club Luncheon to join his American colleagues Mr. Elmer Harris, former Honorary Consul General (HCG) of Japan in Birmingham, Mr. Mark Jackson, new Honorary Consul of Japan in Birmingham and about 300 guests. After speaking about the strengthening economic ties between Japan and the state of Alabama, CG Sunaga introduced HCG Harris who was officially recognized by the Rotary Club for his long years of accomplishments. Also, an official introduction of HC Jackson was made to the Birmingham Rotary community.

CG Sunaga giving a talk

CG Sunaga with Professor Holloway, Sanford University

CG with the representatives of Protective Life Insurance Company and former HCG Harris (left)

A group of students from Hitachi City, Birmingham's sister city, joined the Rotary Club Luncheon