HomeMy WebLinkAboutPrsntatn - Ixptapa-Zihuatanejo Sister Cities AssocWhereas, it is the mission of the Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation "To
advance the Sister Cities International principles of citizen diplomacy and global
cooperation through the use of community resources and implementation of
programs and exchanges that promote culture and economic development to enrich
the citizenry of Palm Desert and her Sister Cities"; and
Whereas, in 2003, the Palm Desert City Council formally declared the City
of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, to be a Sister City of Palm Desert, California. The
City of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, also declared the City of Palm Desert, California
to be its Sister City; and
Whereas, the citizens of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and Palm Desert will always be
made welcome in each other's respective communities, which in turn will foster a
harmonious understanding of the cultures of these two cities and of the countries
where they are located; and
Whereas, the Cities of Palm Desert and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo have
undertaken various programs and endeavors to promote global understanding and
cooperation in accordance with the principles of the Sister Cities program, first
articulated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower; and
Whereas, it is recognized that in the true spirit of Sister Cities, these
programs, endeavors, and exchanges foster a greater appreciation and
understanding of our respective communities and cultures, while enriching the lives
of residents.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the City of Palm Desert
acknowledges and appreciates the support and effort of the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo
Sister Cities Association and residents of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo to advance the Sister
City affiliation with Palm Desert. The City of Palm Desert reaffirms its Sister City
relationship with Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo and welcomes continued collaboration and
CITV COUNCILA I fO both of our communities.
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In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and have
mused the Official Seal of the City of Palm Desert,
ralifornia, to be affixed this 24th day of January, 2013.