Mayor Brenda L. Lawrence city of Southfield, Michigan in a simple ceremony welcomed and gave the key to the city to North Cotabato Governor Emmylou “Lala” J. Talino-Mendoza during her official visit last May 7, 2012.
In a conference, Mayor Brenda Lawrence briefed the governor on the various socio-economic programs and activities and the present industries of the city. She also shared the best practices in governance that include the operation of the best Library in Michigan, the Southfield Public Library.
The Governor’s delegation together with the officials of the World Medical Relief was given a tour to the public library. The Governor has been delighted be to given the opportunity to visit the said library since upgrading and transformation of the provincial library is also one of her priority projects to keep pace with the ongoing technological advancement in the information sector and to fulfill the mission to improve the quality of service that would cater the needs of students and professionals.