HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-06-01 Sibling Cities USA Day Proclamation
Sibling Cities USA Day
WHEREAS, Sibling Cities USA was established in 2021, and thereafter the City of Palo Alto
resolved to enter the first-ever Sibling City relationship with Bloomington, Indiana, the two cities
proclaiming themselves Sibling Cities in spring 2022; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Palo Alto and Bloomington entered into a Sibling City relationship for the
purpose of creating greater connection and mutual understanding between the residents of our two cities;
and
WHEREAS, the cities of Palo Alto and Bloomington have built connections in the areas of
community, commerce, and civil discourse, including in particular the arts, business, and community
service; and
WHEREAS, Palo Alto hosted a Climate Summit in 2022 featuring the mayors of Palo Alto and
Bloomington alongside Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Energy Ali Nouri and other leaders;
and
WHEREAS, in 2023, Palo Alto and Bloomington co-hosted three town halls where residents had
deep discussions about Race and Belonging, Bridging Regional Divides, and Climate Action;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greer Stone, Mayor of Palo Alto, do hereby congratulate Sibling Cities
USA on its second anniversary and proclaim Saturday, June 1st, 2024, SIBLING CITIES USA DAY in
Palo Alto.
Presented: June 1st, 2024
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Greer Stone
Mayor