HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Mrs. Fusako Seiga Hoyrup - Word - 09.23.2015PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Mrs. Fusako “Seiga” Hoyrup, a principal instructor of the Wafu School of
Ikebana and founder and president of the California chapter, has devoted over 50 years to
studying and teaching ikebana; and
WHEREAS, she celebrates the 45th Anniversary of the establishment of the California
Chapter, which has grown to nearly 200 members worldwide; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoyrup has been affiliated with the Wafu School of Ikebana since 1957
and has studied under the tutelage of the late Wafu School headmaster, Wafu
Teshigahara before relocating to the United States; and
WHEREAS, she holds a Shukan Degree in Ikebana, which is the highest achievement level
in Wafu School and has taught and mentored hundreds of students during her 50 plus
years of ikebana teaching; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Hoyrup has been recognized with numerous awards by the City of
Cupertino, Santa Clara County, California Legislature Assembly and the Fremont Union
High School district.
NOW, therefore, be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Cupertino, do hereby
recognize
Mrs. Fusako “Seiga” Hoyrup
as a dedicated teacher who instructs the next generation of students in the art of ikebana
to preserve this highly artistic art form and technical standards.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Saturday, October Twenty-fourth, Two Thousand and Fifteen.
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Rod Sinks, Mayor