Number
051713
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. ZIELINSKI AND ALD. PUENTE
Title
Substitute resolution establishing a friendly exchange leading to a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and Patiala, India.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the establishment of a friendly exchange leading to a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Patiala, India.
Body
Whereas, Patiala, a city of 332,005 residents in the Punjab state of India in the northwest area of the country, is the administrative headquarters of the Patiala District and was the capital of the premier princely state in the former Punjab Province of British India; and
Whereas, Patiala is a famous center of learning, home to the Punjabi University, Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mohindra College, Government Medical College, MM Modi College, Government College for Girls, Bikram College, Khalsa College and the Government Ayurvedic College, and Yadvindra Public School, a famous sports school; and
Whereas, Patiala, well-known for its evolving style of architecture, has many unique buildings such as the Qila Mubarak Fort, built in 1763; the Moti Bagh Palace, built in 1847; and the Sheesh Mahal and Museum; and
Whereas, Although the Patiala District economy is based on agriculture, it is fast emerging as an industrial center producing small cutting tools, power cables, bicycles, agriculture implements including harvester combines and threshers, milk products, pesticides, etc.; and
Whereas, Representatives of the Indian community in Milwaukee have expressed their desire to develop a friendly exchange leading to a sister city relationship between Milwaukee and Patiala; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee is committed to enhancing global understanding, encouraging mutual education, developing cultural exchanges and increasing economic opportunities; and
Whereas, There exists an area of mutual interest and involv...
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