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HomeMy WebLinkAbout021758 RES - 09/28/1993A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SISTERHOOD AFFILIATION WITH MONTERREY, MEXICO, BY BECOMING PARTNERS IN TRADE AND FORMALLY RECOGNIZING OUR SHARED CHARACTERISTICS WITH THAT DISTINGUISHED CITY. WHEREAS, it is the finding of the City Council of the City of Corpus Christi that the City of Monterrey, Mexico, and the City of Corpus Christi are cities of similar characteristics including geographic accessibility, population, economic development possibilities and other mutual ties; and, WHEREAS, we have found that the citizens of Monterrey and Corpus Christi cherish the tradition of freedom, hold the warmest mutual regards and deepest sentiment of goodwill one to another and aspire to permanent, widespread friendship; and, WHEREAS, the opportunities for positive cultural and economic interactions between our cities are extensive; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS: SECTION 1. On behalf of the citizens of Corpus Christi, the City Council of Corpus Christi gladly welcomes a Sisterhood Affiliation with the City of Monterrey, Mexico, by establishing a mutual agreement to be PARTNERS IN TRADE, and favorably anticipates future visits, communications and exchanges which will build goodwill, friendships, economic opportunities and respect between peoples and their government. SECTION 2. In addition, the City Council of Corpus Christi hereby conveys to the Government of the City of Monterrey, and its people, the warmest regards and the deepest fraternal sentiment of the City of Corpus Christi and its people. SECTION 3. Copies of this Resolution shall be conveyed to the Mayor and Council of the City of Monterrey along with our best wishes for a successful Second International Sisterhood Week. ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED; 211 DAY OF Stet - JAMES R. BRAY, JR., CITY ATTORNEY Attorney V \ord\93100 T 1- MAYOR TH CI CORPUS CHRISTI 1993 021758 YY r,pj, X} D Corpus Christi, Texas 216 day of 4C -"c r The above resolution was passed by the following vote: Mary Rhodes Dr. Jack Best Melody Cooper Cezar Galindo Betty Jean Longoria Edward A. Martin Dr. David McNichols David Noyola Clif Moss \forme\066 r a RAY) 021758