HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-82-0153RESOLUTION NO. 8 2- 15 3
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE CITY OF
IBIZA, SPAIN, AS A "SISTER CITY" OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, a group of local businessmen, bankers and
distinguished residents of the City of Miami have requested
that the Mayor and City Commission consider designating the
City of Ibiza, Spain, as a "Sister City" of the City of
Miami; and
WHEREAS, an official delegation from the City of Ibiza,
Spain, headed by its Mayor, Vice -Mayor, and President of its
Chamber of Commerce, has personally come to Miami to declare
its wish for the twining of both cities under the Miami Sister
City Program; and
WHEREAS, the appointing of Ibiza, Spain, as a "Sister
City" of the City of Miami, would further the bonds of mutual
understanding and cultural exchange between Miami and Spain,
thus fulfilling the goals of the Miami Sister City Inter-
national Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ibiza, Spain, substantially meets
the criteria established for candidates for Sister Cities
except that of population, as set forth by this Commission
in Resolution No. 785, adopted January 11, 1978;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City of Ibiza, Spain, is hereby formally
designated as a "Sister City" of the City of Miami, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of February, 1982.
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ALPH G. ONGIE, CITY CLERK
A RO ED AS Q FORM AND C RRECTNESS:
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GEOj(GVV F . KNOX, JR.
CI'Ili' ATTORNEY
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CITY COMMISSION
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