Consulate Activities
2023/3/14
2022 Fall Imperial Decoration Conferment Ceremony for Mr. Michael Allen Carr, President and Chief Executive Officer, USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc.
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the Consul General’s Official Residence, Mr. Michael Allen Carr, President and Chief Executive Officer, USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., was conferred the 2022 Fall Imperial Decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon, for his contributions to promoting understanding of Japan in the United States and friendly relations between Japan and the United States.
As the President and Chief Executive Officer, USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., Michael Allen Carr has been dedicated to creating a neutral exhibit of the history of World War II from the viewpoints of both Japan and the United States at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the ship he regards as a symbol of international peace for the two countries and the world. He also actively works to enhance the exchanges and partnerships with war history and peace museums in Japan. Through these tireless efforts, he continues to make significant contributions to promoting reconciliation between Japan and the United States as well as strengthening the friendship between both countries.
At the ceremony, Consul General Aoki delivered a congratulatory message and expressed his gratitude for Mr. Carr’s contribution to promoting reconciliation and strengthening the friendship between Japan and the United States, followed by the conferment ceremony. Mr. Carr also delivered a speech, then, Mr. Murray Clay, member of the USS Missouri Board of Director delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of the guests, and CAPT(Ret) Steven Colon, Chairman of USS Missouri Board of Director made a toast. Mr. Carr stated that he accepts the decoration on behalf of the entire organization, including the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, and graciously shares the award with them.
The program for the Conferment Ceremony was as follows:
As the President and Chief Executive Officer, USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc., Michael Allen Carr has been dedicated to creating a neutral exhibit of the history of World War II from the viewpoints of both Japan and the United States at the Battleship Missouri Memorial, the ship he regards as a symbol of international peace for the two countries and the world. He also actively works to enhance the exchanges and partnerships with war history and peace museums in Japan. Through these tireless efforts, he continues to make significant contributions to promoting reconciliation between Japan and the United States as well as strengthening the friendship between both countries.
At the ceremony, Consul General Aoki delivered a congratulatory message and expressed his gratitude for Mr. Carr’s contribution to promoting reconciliation and strengthening the friendship between Japan and the United States, followed by the conferment ceremony. Mr. Carr also delivered a speech, then, Mr. Murray Clay, member of the USS Missouri Board of Director delivered a congratulatory address on behalf of the guests, and CAPT(Ret) Steven Colon, Chairman of USS Missouri Board of Director made a toast. Mr. Carr stated that he accepts the decoration on behalf of the entire organization, including the Board of Directors, staff and volunteers, and graciously shares the award with them.
The program for the Conferment Ceremony was as follows:
- Opening Remarks – Consul General Yutaka Aoki
- Conferment the Decoration – Consul General Yutaka Aoki
- Recipient’s Speech – Mr. Michael Allen Carr
- Congratulatory Address – Mr. Murray Clay, USS Missouri Board of Director
- Kanpai Toast－CAPT(Ret) Steven Colon, Chairman, USS Missouri Board of Director
Consul General Aoki presenting decoration to Mr. Carr
Consul General Aoki and Mrs. Aoki, Mr. and Mrs. Carr
Together with guests