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RECOGNITION OF SIR ROBERT BARRIE DAY JUNE 7, 2023
Mayor, A. Nuttall welcomed guests from Harrogate, United Kingdom, Michael Newby, former Mayor of Harrogate, and Matthew Chapman, head of BID (Business Improvement District) visiting the City of Barrie to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the twinning relationship between the two municipalities, and in celebration of June 7, 2023 as Sir Robert Barrie Day.
Mayor Nuttall read the Proclamation proclaiming “Sir Robert Day” as June 7, 2023. A video was played on the history of Sir Robert Barrie and the twinning relationship with the City.
Mayor Nuttall provided an overview of the significance of the day that marks both the anniversary of the British officer's death and the signing of the City’s agreement making Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England, Barrie’s twin city. He advised that Harrogate is the resting place for Sir Robert Barrie. Mayor Nuttall commented that in honour of Sir Robert Day, the Harrogate flag is being flown at Barrie City Hall and in Harrogate, United Kingdom in honour of Barrie’s namesake and twin city anniversary.
Mayor Nuttall presented gifts on behalf of the City to Michael Newby and Matthew Chapman.
Mr. Newby and Mr. Chapman thanked the Mayor, members of Council and the City of Barrie for the warm welcome to the City and for hosting them in honour of Sir Robert Barrie Day, and for recognizing the twinning relationship anniversary.