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RESOLUTION NO. 82- 132
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING GISBORNE, NEVU ZEALAND, AS A
SISTER CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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WHEREAS, the concept of international "Sister Cities" is believed to be of value in
establishing and maintaining world peace and understanding; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Gisborne, New Zealand, and Palm Desert, California, have
notably similar cultures and interests; and
Q/HEREAS, an international rapport has been established as a result of a visit to
Gisborne by 1�ir. � Mrs. George :'blarzicola as emissaries of Palm Desert; and
WHEREAS, such international rapport has been more recently enhanced through a
visit to Palm Desert by the Honorable :�tayor and Ytrs. Richard White as emissaries of
Gisborne; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of both cities to establish an international sister cities
relationship.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, that Gisborne, New Zealand, is hereby declared to be a Sister City of
Palm Desert, California, USA, and further, that Gisborne is urged to formally adopt a
declaration establishing the same relationship so that citizens of each city will aiways be
made welcome in the other, and which in turn will foster a harmonious understanding of
the cultures of the two cities and of the countries in which they are located.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, at its regular meeting held on this 23rd day of September, 19$2, by the
following vote, to wit:
,AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Newbrander, Puluqi, Snyder, dc Wilson
None
McPherson
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GIL-L'tGAN, CI
CITY OF PALM DESERT,
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