AMBASSADOR Robert Holmes Tuttle
Speeches, Remarks & Events
16, 17 November 2006
Ambassador and Mrs Tuttle Visit Tyne & Wear
Ambassador and Mrs. Tuttle traveled to Tyne & Wear for a two-day visit November 16-17. Sunderland City Council hosted Ambassador & Mrs. Tuttle at Washington Old Hall. The Ambassador planted a cherry tree before meeting with Sunderland civic and business leaders. The Ambassador met with the British American Chamber of Commerce before addressing the North East Chamber of Commerce at its Annual Dinner. On Day Two, Newcastle City Council, One NorthEast, and other organizations discussed the development of the region with the Ambassador. Ambassador and Mrs. Tuttle visited Heaton Manor School, where they met with Post-16 students. Following a stop at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art, the day ended at Newcastle University. There Ambassador & Mrs. Tuttle met with students, staff, and local Members of Parliament.
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Ambassador Tuttle plants a cherry tree at Washington Old Hall, using the same shovel as Jimmy Carter did in 1977 during his visit while president. Standing in background (l to r): Councillor Thomas Foster (Sunderland Mayor), Mrs. Maria Tuttle, Fraser Kemp MP, Ged Fitzgerald (Sunderland Chief Executive), Councillor Bob Symonds (Leader, Sunderland City Council), Sir Neville Trotter
(U.S. Embassy London photo by Mary Elizabeth Madden) |
Ambassador & Mrs. Tuttle attend the North East Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. (l to r): Mr. James Ramsbotham (Chief Executive, NECC), Amb. Tuttle, Ms. Maggie Pavlou (President, NECC), Mrs. Maria Tuttle
(U.S. Embassy London photo by Mary Elizabeth Madden) |
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Ambassador & Mrs. Tuttle meet with Post-16 students at Heaton Manor School.
(U.S. Embassy London photo by Mary Elizabeth Madden) |
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