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Resolution on conferment of state awards
On the occasion of the 85th Anniversary of the Republic of Estonia and in recognition of services to the country and people, I shall confer state awards on outstanding scientists, educationalists, cultural figures, economists, freedom fighters, politicians, state and local government officials, and advocates of civil society, democracy and international co-operation as follows:
The 1st Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Esko Tapani Aho - former Prime Minister of the Republic of Finland, supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence, promoter of the Estonian-Finnish relations
Thomas J. Campbell - former Member of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, supporter of the restoration of independence of the Baltic States
Garret Fitzgerald - former Prime Minister of Ireland, promoter of the Estonian-Irish relations
Thomas Slade Gorton III - former Senator of the United States of America, supporter of the restoration of independence of the Baltic States;
Hans Hækkerup - former Minister of Defence of Denmark, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO
Elisabeth Rehn - former Minister of Defence of Finland, supporter of the Defence Forces of Estonia
Poul Holmskov Schlüter - former Prime Minister of Denmark, supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence
Björn von Sydow - Chairman of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Sweden, advocate of the Estonian-Swedish defence co-operation
The 2nd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Gunilla Carlsson - Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur on Estonia
Julie Finley - supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO in the United States of America
Doris Hertrampf - former Ambassador of OSCE to Estonia
Thorsteinn Ingolfsson - Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, supporter of the restoration of Estonia's independence
Bruce Jackson - supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO in the United States of America
Aleksander Jakovlev - politician, Academician, Russia
Pertti Salolainen - diplomat, advocate of the Estonian-Finnish relations
The 3rd Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Peer Carlsen - promoter of the Estonian-Danish relations and of the relations between Estonia and NATO
Juri Ljubimov - promoter of the Estonian-Russian cultural relations
Erik Norberg - State Archivist of Sweden, promoter of the Estonian archives
Māris Riekstiņš - advocate of the Estonian-Latvian relations
Adolf Šapiro - producer, promoter of the Estonian theatre, Russia
The 4th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Helmut Aurenz - organizer of Estonian-German business contacts, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Germany
Andres Bereczki - promoter of the Estonian-Hungarian relations, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia in Hungary
Jan Brouwer - advocate of the Estonian-Dutch economic relations, Honorary Consul of Estonia in the Netherlands
Simo Kärävä - activist and supporter of the establishment of the Estonian Association of the Finnish War Veterans' Union
Dietrich André Loeber - jurist, researcher of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and the resettlement of the Baltic Germans
Franz M. Palla - advocate of the Estonian-Austrian economic relations
The 5th Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana
Garech Browne - advocate of the Estonian-Irish cultural relations
Göran Collert - promoter of the Estonian banking system
Norton T. Dodge - economist, popularizer of the Estonian art in the United States of America
Karl Feldmeyer - journalist, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO
Imre Hegedüs - promoter of the economic, cultural and Finno-Ugrian relations between Estonia and Hungary
Peter Kyhn - promoter of the Estonian-Danish relations
Hans A. Pahl - promoter of the Estonian-German relations, humanitarian aid activist
José Manuel Milhazes Pinto - journalist, popularizer of Estonia in Portugal
Roger-Pierre Turine - journalist, popularizer of the Estonian art in Belgium
The 2nd Class Order of the National Coat of Arms
Siim Kallas - Prime Minister, former President of the Bank of Estonia and organizer of the monetary reform
Toomas Savi - Chairman of the Riigikogu, advocate of parliamentarianism in Estonia
The 3rd Class Order of the National Coat of Arms
Peeter Kreitzberg - Deputy Chairman of the Riigikogu, Member of the Convention on the future of Europe
Rein Otsason - former President of the Bank of Estonia, organizer of the Estonian monetary reform
The 4th Class Order of the National Coat of Arms
Mihkel Hansen - political figure, preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Uno Heinla - organizer of the reinstatement of local governments, former County Governor of Valga
Ain Kiviorg - organizer of the reinstatement of local governments, former County Governor of Ida-Viru
The 5th Class Order of the National Coat of Arms
Lembit Kolk - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
The 3rd Class Order of the White Star
Mait Arvisto - educationalist, Professor
Sergei Issakov - literary scholar, Emeritus Professor, University of Tartu
Andres Keevallik - scientist of technology, Rector of Tallinn Technical University
Lea Kivi - Justice of the Supreme Court
Aadu Luukas - entrepreneur, advocate of Estonia's transit trade
Tiit Nuudi - sport leader
Jüri Põld - Justice of the Supreme Court
Lilian Tamm-Vellerand - drama critic and historian
The 4th Class Order of the White Star
Mart Avarmaa - entrepreneur, promoter of rural life
Hinge Brand - jurist, state official
Aleksandr Dulitšenko - philologist, Professor at the University of Tartu
Ivi Eenmaa - bibliographer, advocate of the National Library
Jüri Ehasalu - jurist, promoter of the Estonian press
Ülo Ennuste - economist
Helve Hint - jurist, state official
Heino Jõgis - preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United State of America
Rein Jürgenson - information scientist, Professor at Tallinn Technical University
Jüri Kaljuvee - jurist, expert on constitutional law
Tiit Kaps - chemist, Professor at Tallinn Technical University
Tarmo Kulmar - theologian, Professor at the University of Tartu
Ärni Kuusik - environmentalist
Madis Kägu - judge
Ants Käsper - entrepreneur
Rein Küttner - scientist of technology, Professor at Tallinn Technical University
Silvia Laidla - actress
Anu Laido - jurist, state official
Erich Loit - orchestra leader
Kaja Lotman - biologist, environmentalist
Karin Luik - jurist, state official
Tõnu Mardo - champion of the Estonian civil aviation
Leo Moks - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden
Ilmar Moss - cultural official, organizer of song and dance festivals
Ilmar Mägraken - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Talvi Märja - andragogue, Emeritus Professor, Tallinn Pedagogical University
Olev Oja - choirmaster, Professor at Estonian Academy of Music
Lembit Ostrat - civil engineer
Jüri Poolak - local government figure, promoter of local life
Sven Potapov - auditor, state official
Raivo Põldmaa - cultural figure
Ott Raun - philologist, writer, publicist
Ugo Reiljan - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Russia
Endel Reinpõld - preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United States of America
Eldor Renter - theatre decorator
Kristiina Ross - linguist, interpreter
Piret Saluri - interpreter, advocate of state protocol
Urmas Selirand - archaeologist, cultural figure
Heiki Sibul - jurist, state official
Vaike Siirus - state official
Aivar Soop - advocate of local governments
Aivar Sõerd - state official, executor of fiscal policy
Oolav Tamberg - agronomist, promoter of agriculture
Peeter Tammistu - organizer of the work of the Competition Board
Enno Toomsalu - preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United States of America
Igor Tõnurist - ethnologist, folklorist
Tarmo Türkson - state official
Peeter Vaher - Justice of the Supreme Court
Tiiu Valm - bibliographer, advocate of the National Library
Daniel Vardja - founder of the Museum of Iisaku
Paul Vesterstein - entrepreneur, preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United States of America
Ahti Viilup - promoter of food industries
Ülo Vooglaid - local activist, Emeritus Professor, Institute of Law of the University of Tartu
Kai Võlli - state official, educationalist
Karl Õiger - scientist of technology, Professor at Tallinn Technical University
The 5th Class Order of the White Star
Eeva Ahven - linguist
Hans Allvee - jurist
Liisa-Ann Düüna - bibliographer
Ahto Grahv - state official
Mare-Lee Hamer - pedagogue
Markus Hess - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Jaak Hiisjärv - headmaster, educationalist
Erik Holm - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Rein Joost - agronomist
Ants Jõgiste - physician-epidemiologist, state official
Ester Kindlam - proofreader
Hurma Kiviloo - judge
Eenok Kornel - jurist, state official
Vaido Kraav - geographer-hydrologist, state official
Mati Krööström - state official
Meelis Kukk - promoter of enterprise
Ülo Kukk - teacher and educationalist, activist of village movement
Ilona Laamann - poet and interpreter, Sweden
Peeter Laurson - advocate of culture
Elle Lees - environmentalist, historian
Väino Leok - entrepreneur, activist of motor sport
Olaf Leps - promoter of culture
Eve Liblik - jurist, state official
Lauri Lindström - state official
Anatoli Ljutjuk - heritage conservationist
Toivo Luhats - music teacher, instrument maker
Helga Lukas - social pedagogue
Reet Marten-Sehr - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Silvia Mellik - music pedagogue, conductor
Linda Metsaorg - biologist, pedagogue
Richard Morgen - entrepreneur, preserver of the Estonian heritage in the United States of America
Addold Mossin - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Sweden
Aivar Mäe - state official, choirmaster
Ene Mänd - state official, sport activist
Volli Mäeumbaed - local historian
Enda Naaber - journalist, promoter of environmental awareness
Arvo Ninn - local activist
Jaak Oja - jurist
Tiiu Ojala - history teacher
Villu Ojassalu - sport pedagogue
Lemmi Oro - state official
Ivo Orro - state official
Juhan Paadam - Chief Producer of the Eurovision Song Contest 2002
Kalju Palmoja - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Jaan Palumets - educationalist
Bruno Pao - maritime historian and publicist
Mati Parkja - projectionist, promoter of cinematographic art
Lauri Pastak - state official
Ly Pukspuu - teacher, educationalist
Ülo Puustak - heritage conservationist
Mare Rand - science historian
Eduard Raska - jurist, lecturer at the Institute of Law of the University of Tartu
Salme Raunam - metal artist, Emeritus Professor
Sirje Rekkor - teacher
Märt Riisenberg - entrepreneur, local government figure
Viivi Rohtla - teacher
Ainar Ruussaar - journalist
Taimi Saarma - local government figure
Karin Saarsen-Karlstedt - writer, journalist and photographer, Sweden
Sven-Allan Sagris - educationalist
Arthur Sepp - preserver of the Estonian heritage in England
Ants Soots - choirmaster, teacher at Estonian Academy of Music
Vello Sulakatko - promoter of sport
Rein Söörd - jurist, state official
Maila Taimre - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Jaan Tamm - heritage conservationist
Mari Tamm (Lill) - actress
Helve Tamvelius - pedagogue, local activist
Lembitu Tarang - conservationist, forestry activist
Ilmar Teevet - entrepreneur, local government figure
Jaan Tiivoja - conservationist
Juta Tomberg Kurman - supporter of the Estonian women's movement, the Unites States of America
Jaan Trolla - preserver of smithcraft traditions
Oskar Tuvik - teacher, educationalist
Erki Urva - promoter of enterprise and tourism
Toivo Veenre - local activist
Lembit Veermaa - promoter of vocational education
Kaarin Veinbergs - promoter of cultural life
Ülo Vevers - local government figure
Enn Voika - heritage conservationist
Jüri Voore - state official
Alfred Õunapuu - orchestra leader, promoter of cultural life
The Medal of the White Star
Helve Braun - promoter of cultural life
Walter Erkas - environmentalist
Gustav Ilves - promoter of youth life, Sweden
Valdek Kangur - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Australia
Tanni Kents - preserver of the Estonian heritage in Canada
Aili Kiin - teacher
Raimo Kivistik - promoter of cultural life
Arvo Kuutok - farmer
Taivo Niitvägi - promoter of cultural life
Urve Leelo Põhi - promoter of youth life, the United States of America
Vaike Sarn - choirmaster
Venda Sõelsepp - poet, freedom fighter
William Tõnisson - promoter of the Estonian heritage in Australia
The 2nd Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross
Lembit Allikmets - pharmacologist, Emeritus Professor, University of Tartu
Edvitar leibur - dentist, Head of the Clinic for Stomatology of the Kliinikum of the University Tartu
The 3rd Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross
Tiina Freimann - Head Nurse of the Kliinikum of the University of Tartu, activist of health care
Jaan Kirsipuu - racing cyclist
Ülle Lember - midwife
Toomas Sepp - guardian of children with impaired hearing
Vytautas Jonas Sirvydis - heart surgeon, Professor, Lithuania
Raimond Tamming - blood donor, propagandist of blood donation
The 4th Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross
Jaan Krinal - liquidator of the damage caused by the Chernobyl disaster and guardian of the disaster's victims
Evald Kullamaa - surgeon
Endel-Eerik Maddison - blood donor
Riina Paat - promoter of health education and healthy lifestyle
Väino Rimm - organizer of the work of rescue service
Ivar Roots - pharmacologist, Germany
Raik Saart - organizer of the work of rescue service
Helju Salumets - supporter of Estonian war invalids and people in need, Canada
Jaan Tammsalu - clergyman, promoter of cultural life
Enn Tasalain - promoter of sport and fitness
Pille Vaiksaar - pedagogue, promoter of welfare system for people with special psychiatric needs
The 5th Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross
Aivar Allkivi - blood donor
Salme Elgas - nurse, promoter of healthy lifestyle
Tähte-Lehte Kaldmets - nurse-attendant and midwife
Elsa Kittel - humanitarian aid activist, Sweden
Natalia Kolkova - lifesaver
Aarne Kõiv - wrestling coach
Leelo Küün - youth leader
Mary Lindkvist - humanitarian aid activist, Sweden
Matti Linno - blood donor
Valeri Novikov - blood donor
Ain Saadvee - blood donor
Vjatšeslav Tšekan - blood donor
Endel Türi - physician
The Medal of the Estonian Red Cross
Armin Vaino - lifesaver
The 1st Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
Harald Kujat - Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, supporter of Estonia's accession to NATO, Germany
Jan Klenberg - Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces 1999-1994, supporter of the Estonia Defence Forces
Joseph W. Ralston - NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, advocate of Estonia's accession to NATO, the United States of America
The 2nd Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
Raimonds Graube - Commander of the Latvian Defence Forces 1999-2003, activist of defence co-operation between the Baltic States, Colonel
Jonas A. Kronkaitis - Commander of the Lithuanian Defence Forces, activist of defence co-operation between the Baltic States, Major General
The 3rd Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
William A.J. Mackie - Adviser to the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces 1993-1995, Retired Colonel, the United States of America
Jüri Pihl - National Security Police Commissioner
Thomas J. Smith - United States Defense Attaché to Estonia 1992-1994, Retired Lieutenant Colonel
The 4th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
Alois Dietz - advocate of the Estonian-German defence co-operation, Germany
Jüri Järveläinen - Commander of the Viru Solitary Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel
Raul Kütt - state official, Major
Aivo Põldsam - police officer
Harry Tuul - Director General of the Police Board
The 5th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle
Harry Jõgi - freedom fighter with military merits
Heino Järv - freedom fighter with military merits
Imbi Kannike - police officer
Ülo Kard - freedom fighter with military merits
Harri Kask - freedom fighter with military merits
Kalju Kukkur - freedom fighter with military merits
Johannes Kuppar - freedom fighter with military merits
Albert Kure - freedom fighter with military merits
Aksel Kübar - freedom fighter with military merits
August Lamesoo - freedom fighter with military merits
Eino Loigo - freedom fighter with military merits
Arkadi Muuk - freedom fighter with military merits
Evald Mäepalu - freedom fighter with military merits
Uno Nigelsen - freedom fighter with military merits
Peeter Oissar - police officer
Ilmar Parmas - freedom fighter with military merits
Ilmar Pung - freedom fighter with military merits
Mart Puusepp - Unit Commander of the Defence League, Captain
Jaanus Randoja - freedom fighter with military merits
Tõnu Reinup - Head of District of the Border Guard, Captain
Kalju Remmelgas - freedom fighter with military merits
Meinhard Ruukholm - freedom fighter with military merits
Oliver Tamsalu - freedom fighter with military merits
Jaak Tarien - Chief of Staff of the Air Surveillance Wing of the Defence Forces, BALTNET Project Manager 1999-2001, Lieutenant
Arnold Teras - freedom fighter with military merits
Vello-Marcelli Tiido - border guard official, Major
Hannes Toomsalu - serviceman, Major
Kaljo West - freedom fighter with military merits
Enn Võidula - serviceman, Naval Commander
The 5th Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle with Swords
Ingvar Salk - serviceman, Captain
The Gold Cross of the Cross of the Eagle
Margus Aruja - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces 1994-1995, Colonel, Canada
Wallace E. Downey - Adviser to the Estonian Defence Forces, the United States of America
Heino Kaljura - freedom fighter with military merits
Priit Männik - police officer
August Truuver - freedom fighter with military merits
Lembit Võime - border guard official, Major
The Silver Cross of the Cross of the Eagle
Andres Anvelt - police officer
Kerli-Katrin Hirv - border guard official, Captain
Paul Pett - freedom fighter with military merits
Kaja Rodi - criminologist
The Iron Cross of the Cross of the Eagle
Andrus Gross - serviceman, Sergeant
Siiri Pars - police officer
Kärt Potter - defence forces official
Aapo Rammo - police officer
Imre Õim - serviceman, Senior Sergeant
On the basis of:
§ 78, 15) of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and § 9 of the Decorations Act
Arnold Rüütel
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