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ARCHIVED 2005

PROCLAMATION BY JOHN HOEVEN
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

WHEREAS, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education, the state of North Dakota is celebrating International Education Week to promote the importance of international education studies and programs; and

WHEREAS, thousands of international education and exchange programs - public and private, campus-based and national - promote the sharing of ideas and experiences across international borders, including study abroad programs, citizen and scholarly exchanges, foreign students on U.S. campuses, area and foreign language studies, and global approaches to U.S. education; and

WHEREAS, currently, more than 1,500 foreign students are studying at North Dakota colleges and universities as part of education and exchange programs; and

WHEREAS, North Dakota citizens and educational institutions are encouraged to recognize the importance of international education and promote international exchange as a way to broaden the educational experiences of our young people, while enhancing mutual understanding and acceptance.

NOW, THEREFORE, as Governor of the State of North Dakota, I do hereby proclaim November 14-18, 2005, INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK in the state of North Dakota.

John Hoeven
Governor

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