The speaker of the British House of Commons is scheduled to speak at the Birmingham International Center on May 31.
According to a report from the Montgomery Advertiser, the Rt. Hon. Michael Martin and his wife, Mary, are meeting with lawmakers in the southeastern United States to build additional relationships.
The center’s mission, according to its website, is to promote mutual understanding between cultures. Their hope is to do their part in creating a more open, accepting Alabama.
A reception honoring Mr. Martin will be held in the center’s atrium, located at 1910 3rd Avenue, North. For more information, contact the center at 205.252.7652 or bifstaff@bellsouth.net.
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