Virginia Duym and Etsuko Saneyoshi
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Worthington International Friendship Association President Virginia Duym is shown here with Sayama International Friendship Association President Etsuko Saneyoshi. They are shown exchanging gifts between the two organizations as part of the 2009 Worthington mayoral delegation to Sayama.
Worthington and Sayama have been sister cities since 1999, and through the years have exchanged dozens of delegations, including groups of city officials, residents and school groups. The 2009 mayoral delegation celebrated ten years of the sister-city relationship. During exchanges between the two cities, delegations typically tour a variety of destinations including city offices, schools, libraries and businesses, along with sightseeing and cultural events.
