HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2004-17 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
cor FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, DECLARING DIERDORF, GERMANY, AS
A SISTER CITY.
WHEREAS, the Sister City Organization has requested that the Mayor and Council of
the Town of Fountain Hills (the "Town Council") establish a Sister City relationship with
Dierdorf, Germany; and
WHEREAS, since 1998, a growing number of ties have developed with the Town of
Dierdorf, Germany, with exchanges of unofficial delegations and contacts among schools; and
WHEREAS, through a sister city relationship with Dierdorf, Town citizens can become
involved in educational and cultural exchanges, training programs, professional and teacher
alliances, and other programs, allowing the Town's citizens to experience and learn from another
culture; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to advance economic and cultural exchanges between
the two communities and encourage official visits each year between the civic, religious and
business representatives from each community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF FOUNTAIN HILLS, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the Town of Fountain Hills, Arizona, hereby officially acknowledges
its affiliation with Dierdorf, Germany, as a Sister City, joining together to enhance mutual
understanding and to share cultural heritages.
PASSED A ADOPTED BY the Mayor and Council of the Town of Fountain Hills,
Arizona, March 4, 4.
FOR T 0 OF FOUNTAIN HILLS: ATTESTED TO:
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. J. c ols', r Bevelyn J. Fiend r, Town Clerk
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Ti othy G. is erin ,Town Ma ger Andrew J. McGuire, Town Attorney
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