12/09/2025
📣 A Historic Day for Lansing, Michigan and Suceava, Romania! 🇺🇸🤝🇷🇴
After more than two years of dedicated work, we are proud to announce that on Monday, December 08, 2025, the Sister City Agreement between Lansing, Michigan and Suceava, Romania was officially signed in Lansing!
This unforgettable ceremony brought together over 100 guests, including:
✨ Mayor Andy Schor
✨ Members of the Lansing Sister Cities Commission
✨ A 20-member official delegation from Suceava, led by Deputy Mayor Daniel Ungurian
✨ Mr. Lucian Ilie Stănică, Consul General of Romania in Chicago
✨ A large community of Romanians living in Michigan
We were honored with two extraordinary musical moments:
🎤 Laura Bretan, who offered a moving performance of the Romanian National Anthem
🎤 Dr. Rachael Gates, who beautifully performed the U.S. National Anthem
This ceremony marks not just the signing of an agreement, but the beginning of a long-lasting partnership, friendship, and cultural bridge between our communities.
As the Honorary Consul of Romania to Michigan, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who worked, supported, and attended this historic event. Thank you for standing with us and witnessing this important step for both cities and for our Romanian-American community.
This is only the beginning—and the best is yet to come. 🇺🇸🇷🇴✨