Selected Events 2006

Lower Franconia Welcomes Ambassador Timken

September 22, 2006.
Ambassador William R. Timken and Mrs. Sue Timken, accompanied by Consul General Eric Nelson, visited Würzburg and Lower Franconia to underscore U.S. commitment to continued German-American ties. In his call on Würzburg mayor Marion Schäfer and in his meeting with Main-Post editors, the Ambassador emphasized the strong U.S.-German partnership and continued U.S. engagement in Germany and Bavaria. Highlight of the ambassadorial visit was his speech to the Pastorius Society, a German-American friendship society in Sommerhausen near Würzburg and the birthplace of Franz Daniel Pastorius, leader of the first German immigrant group that established Germantown in 1683. There the Ambassador met with leaders of the region, including the president of the regional administration, mayors, county commissioners, university faculty and media representatives. The Ambassador and his delegation also paid a visit to the remaining U.S. troops in Würzburg, meeting with commanders, soldiers and spouses.

• Speech by Ambassador Timken in Sommerhausen

• Interview with Ambassador Timken in the Main-Post

	Ambassador William R. Timken (left) and Consul General Eric Nelson (second from left) in talks with Main-Post deputy editor-in-chief Folker Quack and editor Caroline Kreil.	Würzburg Mayor Marion Schäfer watches Ambassador Timken signing the Golden Book.	Consul General Eric Nelson (left) greets Franz Daniel Pastorius, a 10th generation Pastorius descendant from Pittsburgh, while Sommerhausen Mayor Fritz Steinmann looks on.

	Ambassador Timken and Mrs. Sue Timken in discussion with Professor Reinhard Neder, Würzburg University (center) and Mayor Steinmann.	Mayor Steinmmann proudly presents his historic town.	The Franconian wine queen meets the delegation.
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