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ATTACHMENT A
March 16, 2009
The Honorable Kiyoshi Nakagawa
Mayor of Tsuchiura City
1-20-35 Shimotakatsu
Tsuchiura, Ibaraki
JAPAN
Dear Mayor Nakagawa,
It is with great pleasure that I accept your proposal of establishing a Sister City
relationship and invite Tsuchiura City to enter into an affiliation with the City of Palo
Alto. This invitation is on behalf of the many citizens of our community who have come
to know Tsuchiura City and Neighbors Abroad, Sister City Program, whose board of
directors has voted in favor of the new affiliation.
As we look to the future of this alliance, we envision a growing awareness and
appreciation of each other’s culture and communities. From small beginnings, we hope
this partnership will continue for many generations, fostering educational and cultural
exchanges. We look forward to the limitless possibilities of this relationship.
Although this partnership must begin on an official basis between the governments of our
two communities, we see the strength and vitality of this long-term association resting
wholly in the hands of our citizen volunteers and participants.
We sincerely appreciate the proposal and look forward to the wonderful opportunities
that await our communities in the future.
Sincerely,
Peter Drekmeier
Mayor, City of Palo Alto
CMR: 163:09 5 of 5
ATTACHMENT B
ALLIANCE AGREEMENT
Whereas, the Sister City Program, administered by Sister Cities International, was
initiated by the President of the United States of America in 1956 to encourage greater
friendship and understanding between the United States and other nations through direct
personal contact; and
Whereas, our mutual commitment is to encourage educational and cultural exchanges
between Tsuchiura City and Palo Alto and to foster person-to-person relationships that
benefit both cities while strengthening the bonds of friendship and mutual respect
between Japan and the United States.
Whereas, in order to foster those goals, the people of Palo Alto, California, U.S.A. and
Tsuchiura City, JAPAN in a gesture of friendship and goodwill, agree to collaborate for
the mutual benefit of their communities by exploring education and cultural
opportunities; and
Now, Therefore, Palo Alto, California, U.S.A. and Tsuchiura City, JAPAN do herby
proclaim themselves Sister Cities, and declare their intent to abide by these guidelines
indefinitely according to Sister Cities International policies.
This document goes into effect on the date of signature, and is written
in both English and in Japanese. Both texts have equal power.
Mayor of the City of Palo Alto Mayor of Tsuchiura City
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Peter Drekmeier Kiyoshi Nakagawa
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