From: Porter, Paulette (GOV)
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2010 4:45 PM
Subject: What the Governor's Talking about Today

What the Governor’s Talking about Today

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

 

King Carl XVI Gustaf to Recognize Governor for Fostering Relations between Michigan, Sweden

The governor on Thursday will be recognized by His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf with Sweden’s Insignia of First Commander, Order of the Polar Star for her work in fostering relations between Michigan and Sweden to promote a clean energy economy.  The Order of the Polar Star was created in 1798 and is now awarded to foreigners and members of the Swedish royal family for services to Sweden

 

“In our pursuit to diversify Michigan’s economy and create jobs we have forged a strong and fruitful relationship with Sweden, a country known for its leadership in clean energy,” the governor said.  “Our mutual work to use clean energy technologies to create jobs is having a dramatic effect and so this award recognizes not just me, but everyone who is committed to making Michigan a leader in the clean energy economy.”

 

His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf will present the governor with the honor at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, the king’s official residence.  Among those scheduled to witness the ceremony will be U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Matthew Barzun, the governor’s parents Victor and Shirley Granholm, Swedish Consul General for Michigan Lennart Johansson, and Greg Main, president and CEO of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

 

In September 2008, Granholm hosted His Majesty for an official visit to Michigan.  During the visit they co-hosted a conference on climate change in Dearborn and presided at the groundbreaking for the state’s first Center of Energy Excellence, a clean energy collaboration between Swedish Biogas International, Kettering University and the city of Flint.

 

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