HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 03-093RESOLUTION NO. 03-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING
IXTAPA-ZIHUATANEJO, MEXICO, AS A SISTER
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA
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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and Palm Desert, California, have
notably similar interests and common goals; and
WHEREAS, an international rapport has been established as a result of interaction
between the two communities and their dignitaries; 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico, is hereby declared to be a Sister City of
Palm Desert, California, USA; and
1) Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo is urged to adopt a declaration establishing the same
relationship so that citizens of each city will always be made welcome in the
other, and which in turn will foster a harmonious understanding of the cultures of
the two cities;
2) A formal Memorandum of Understanding outlining the details of the relationship
is acknowledged and signed by the Mayor's of both communities.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert,
California, at its regular meeting held on this 10`" day of July. 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: CRITES, KELLY, SPIEGEL, BENSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE A ,'�i_,
ENSON, MAR
ATTEST:
RACHELLE KLASSEN, CITY CLERK
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA