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"a brief message from the heart"

This was an entry for an annual letter writing contest held in Portland, Oregon to celebrate its friendship with sister city Maruoka-cho, Japan. The task was to "write a letter about the subject to my friend in 25 words or less". First prize was a trip to Japan for two to attend the awards ceremony. I won an Excellence Award. I was sent the application for this contest by my friend Cybele whom I've never met in person.

MY ENTRY

I have never seen your smile as you read my words
but I know you must
for I do when I read yours. Thank you.

WINNER NOTIFICATION

Dear William A Bibo Jr:

Congratulations from 7,481 participants you have been selected as one of our 167 "Excellence Award" winners!

This "Excellence Award" includes two Honorary Certificates from the mayors of Mauoka-cho and the city of Portland.

We will send you these above in June, 2000. Thank you for taking the time and effort to participate in our contest, and once again CONGRATULATIONS

Sincerely,

Tamio Nojima
"A brief letter from the heart" Committee Representative

The certificates have just arrived.
Go here to see the Portland certificate .
Go here to see the Japan certificate. This certificate is entirely embroidered.

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