HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-08-26 - Sister City Relations with OaxacaHONORING THE COMPLETION OF 58 YEARS OF
SISTER CITY RELATIONS WITH THE CITY OF
OAXACA, OAXACA, MEXICO
WHEREAS, communication among people is the foundation of the Sister Cities program, which
attempts to promote international and intercultural understanding; and
WHEREAS, Oaxaca and Palo Alto joined together to work toward these ideals in 1964 by forming
Neighbors Abroad in Palo Alto and El Comite Ciudades Hermanas Oaxaca -Palo Alto, in Oaxaca; and
WHEREAS, through the years the two cities have worked together to involve their respective citizens
in cultural exchanges, special programs, and award -winning projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Oaxaca honors the City of Palo Alto by sending the Mayor of Oaxaca, together
with members of his cabinet, members Sister City Committee and Board of the Albergue Infantil Joseino;
and
WHEREAS, this visit has mutual benefits for both Oaxaca and Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Pat Burt, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council, hereby
record congratulations and admiration, as well as the best wishes of the City of Palo Alto, on the occasion of
the 58th Anniversary of our joint Sister City relationship and wish to thank the City of Oaxaca and its
representatives for their significant and enthusiastic contributions to the Sister Cities program.
PRESENTED: August 26, 2022
Pat Burt
Mayor