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RESOLUTION NO. 22-93
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA IN
ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITY PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF
CHOUSSAN, CHINA
WHEREAS, In October 1992, the City of Richmond sent
communications to the officials of the City of Choussan, China, expressing interest in establishing an ongoing Sister City Program port city of one million people; and
WHEREAS, A Sister City Program
furthering global understanding through the establishment of links to international cities and their citizens, to provide a catalyst for communities involved to learn more about each other, to develop lasting and meaningful relationships, and to foster the exchange of people, ideas and culture on a long-term, continuing basis; and WHEREAS, The time required for establishing a Sister City Program can take to up two years, including planning, generating support, coordination, establishing contacts, and fundraising; and, WHEREAS, There is the need now to take the next steps to establish a formal exchange program with Choussan, China, which will include, coordination International,
development community support group and community
profile, identification of sources for funding support, official invitation, and
delegation for an official exploratory exchange visit; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Richmond must authorize utilization of City staff and for the development
implementation of a new Sister City Program.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Richmond, by adoption of this resolution, herein states its support a Sister City Program with the City of Choussan, China, and further authorizes the use of City staft and resources as maybe required for program development and implementation.
certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held February 8, 1993, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
EULA M. BARNES
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
Approved:
By DIANE HOLMES
GEORGE I. LIVINGSTON Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
Approved as to form:
MALCOLM HUNTER