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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 4620-. e RESOLUTION NO. 4&-> :2 0 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO WELCOMING TO THE CITY OF PALO ALTO THE HONORABLE JORGE MARTINEZ GRACIDA, MAYOR OF OAXACA, MEXICO; CARLOS HAMILTON AND JORGE GONZALES, PAST PRESIDENTS OF THE COMMITTEE OF SISTER CITIES OF OAXACA AND SENOR BALLESTERO, PRESIDENT OF THE OAXACA ROTARY CLUB WHEREAS, the Municipality of Oaxaca de Juarez, Mexico, and the City of Palo Alto, California, United States of America, have united in bonds of mutu~l friendshjpand exchange as Sister Cities through the Town Affiliation Association and have achieved inter- national agreement and understanding; and WHEREAS, over a period of over eight years the Municipal Council and the people of Oaxaca have afforded themselves of every opportunity to express their warmth, respect, and hospitality to Palo Alto and visitors to Oaxaca from Palo Alto; and WHEREAS, on numerous occasions Oaxaca has strengthened the bonds of cultural exchange; and WHEREAS, on many occasions the Municipality of Oaxaca and its citizens have expressed in innumerable ways deep hospitality and affection for Palo Alto citizens extending to them all courtesies and warmth; and . ' WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto an~l its City Council cherishes and recognizes the increased depth of understanding and appreciation of our cultures through our Sister City affiliations and activities; and WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is honored to have as guests in the City of Palo Alto the Honorable Mayor of Oaxaca, Jorge Martinez Gracida, Senor Carlos Hamilton and senor Jorge Gonzales, Past Presidents of the Sister City Conunittee of Oaxaca and Senor Bellestero, President of the Oaxaca Rotary Club; • ,. ,. . • NOW, THEREFOllE, the Council of the City Of Palo Alto does RESOLVE as follows: SECTION 1. That the City of Palo Alto through its City Council expresses its heartfelt and great appreciation to the Municipallty of Oaxaca, Mexico and its most honorable Municipal Council for their many kindnesses to our citizens and warmly welcomes to our City the Honorable Jorge Martinez Gracida, Mayor of Oaxaca de Juarez; Senor Carlos Hamilton and Senor Jorge Gonzales, P~st Presidents of of the Sister City Committee of Oaxaca; and Senor Ballestero, President of the Oaxaca Rotary Club and urges the citizens of this community to make their stay in our City a memorable one. SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall cause copies of this resolution to be presented to each of our honored guests. INTRODUCED AND PASSED:~ ~~·11,_ , / /l AYES• ~ }f .uJ.-w.. C~~~ ei:d/d., lp---~./. /?{,,,,-4./J~Uri.. _:_ _____________________ 1/::,, ........ :. If..-<~~~''-~-;/_.: .... , ..... .__ . " , • 1/)/1 -... ! ,_ ·-_,....., -~/ / -NOES. '~ 1 ___ • ___ .. _____ • . -------·--____ ___ ABSENT: ~~ (~ /{;~o.p~) . ATTEST: APPROVED: City Clerk Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney APPROVED: City Manager