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A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY OF PALERMO,
ITALY, AS A "SISTER CITY" OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, common ties of mutual interest exist between the City of Palermo, Italy,
and the City of Miami, Florida, in the areas of education, arts and culture, economic
development, public services, tourism and trade, which justify the mutual establishment of
a "Sister City" relationship; and
WHEREAS, the exchange of said interests and cultures by the mutual establishment
of a "Sister City" relationship with Palermo, Italy, will enhance the City of Miami and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the benefits flowing from the exchange of the above
interests, all of the cultures now reflected within the society of Miami will be enhanced as
a result of the herein proposed designation of Palermo, Italy, as a "Sister City" of Miami;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution
are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
CITY COTR TUS5ION
FEBMEETING OF
2 0 1997
Resolution No.
97-- 113
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h b desi nated as a "Sister City" of
Section 2. The City of Palermo, Italy, is ere v g
the City of Miami, Florida.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of February, 1997.
ATTEST:
WALTER J. F EMAN
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
A. OU) N JO E , III
CITY A TO Y
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CAROLLO, MAYOR
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