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RESOLUTION NO. 135-92
~OUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SISTER
CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH KISHIWADA,
JAPAN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, representatives of Kishiwada, Japan have
requested that South San Francisco officials visit Kishiwada to
attend the formal signing of the Sister City agreement; and
WHEREAS, the documents establishing the Sister City
relationship between South San Francisco and Kishiwada, Japan
will be presented on October 30, which coincides with
Kishiwada's 70th anniversary as a municipality; and
WHEREAS, for the past few years, South San Francisco and
Kishiwada have enjoyed a cultural and friendly exchange which
has enhanced the understanding and appreciation for the many
positive attributes of both communities; and
~EREAS, student representatives and dignitaries of
Kishiwada have visited South San Francisco during the past year
and participated in tours of city facilities and local
commercial industries; were the guest of honors at City
sponsored Welcome Receptions, luncheons and dinners; met with
local high school students and members of civic and business
organizations such as the Rotary Club and the Chamber of
Commerce; and experienced the pleasantries of the Bay Area
through the boardwalk of Santz Cruz and the retail centers in
South San Francisco and San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, eighteen students of E1 Camino High School were
fortunate to attend, as guests of the City of Kishiwada, the
Kishiwada Children's Music Festival during the period of August
3 through 10, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the enactment of a sister City agreement with
Kishiwada, Japan will provide social, economic, cultural and
artistic benefits to residents of both cities.
NbW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the Ciny of South Francisco hereby authorizes the Mayor to sign
any and all documentation presented by Kishiwada officials
concerning establishing a Sister City relationship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city Council hereby
authorizes the expenditure of up to $3,000 for air fare,
lodging and meal expenses for the Mayor to attend and represent
the Ciny of South San Francisco at the Sister City signing.
hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was
regularly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the
City 9f South San Francisco at a regular meeting held on
the i l4th day of October , 1992 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTA]
ABSENq
Councilmembers Jack Draqo, Joseph A. Fernekes, Roberta Cerri
Te~lia, Robert Yee, and Mayor John R. Penna
None
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