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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
RECOGNIZING THE PRESENCE OF AND
WELCOMING TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXCHANGE STUDENTS FROM LINKOPING, SWEDEN
WHEREAS, cultural exchange resulting from people -to -
people communication is the foundation of the Sister City Program,
which attempts to further international understanding; and
WHEREAS, the City of Linkoping is Palo Alto's Sister City
in Sweden and has honored Palo Alto by sending its exchange
students to visit this city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto recognizes and welcomes
the presence of Emma Jaensson and Lisa Ekermo; and
WHEREAS, participation in this cultural exchange
exemplifies the mutual objectives of the two cities, namely, to
promote, encourage, and cultivate understanding between the people
of Linkoping and Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity to welcome the Linkoping
visitors to Palo Alto has proven to be mutually beneficial.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the
City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the people of Palo Alto, expresses
its heartfelt welcome and appreciation to the City of Linkoping and
its visitors for their significant contribution to the Sister City
Program.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: July 15, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM,
SCHNEIDER, SIMITIAN, WHEELER
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: l% APPROVED:
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Mayor
APPROVED
Cit .r torney
APPR• D:
Ci Manager