Mayor Gary Soiseth presented his first Key to the City during Tuesday’s City Council meeting to His Grace Bishop Mar Awa Royel of the Assyrian Church of the East. Councilmember Matthew Jacob said that he could not think of “anybody more fitting or deserving in the Assyrian community to hold this honor,” and commended Bishop Mar Awa on his ability to demonstrate both integrity and a Christ-like humility. As the recipient of the Key, Bishop Mar Awa said that he accepted the honor on behalf of the Assyrian Church of the East and the Turlock Assyrian community, which has been an integral part of the city since the turn of the 20th century.