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First Dedication in 1983
First Dedication in 1983
The garden was originally dedicated in 1983 to commemorate the contributions of Japanese-Americans to Southern Alameda County and the contributions of George Kato to the community.
The memorial says "Koomei George Kato Memorial Garden…A kind, gentle man,…a special friend. He believed in making the world a little better. Dedicated May 22, 1983"
Second Dedication in 1985
Second Dedication in 1985
A second dedication ceremony was held in 1985 after the azumaya ("Kato Pavilion") was built. The garden was dedicated to our sister city, Fukaya.
"Tuneful garden" 1983, first dedication
"Tuneful garden" 1983, first dedication
"Man who linked Fremont with Fukaya" - the second dedication in 1985 to George Kato and to Fremont's sister city, Fukaya
"Man who linked Fremont with Fukaya" - the second dedication in 1985 to George Kato and to Fremont's sister city, Fukaya
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