Number
131640
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
010680, 071505
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution renewing the sister city relationship between Milwaukee and Galway, Ireland.
Analysis
This resolution approves the renewal of a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Galway, Ireland. This sister city relationship shall expire 5 years after adoption of this resolution unless extended for another 5 years by Common Council resolution.
Body
Whereas, The Common Council created the Sister Cities Committee to assist in the establishment and maintenance of sister city relationships pursuant to Sister Cities International guidelines; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee reviews requests for new relationships, investigates and makes recommendations to the Common Council concerning the establishment of new relationships, and the maintenance or termination of existing sister city relationships; and
Whereas, On December 21, 2001, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 010680, establishing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Galway, Ireland; and
Whereas, On March 18, 2008, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 071505, renewing a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Galway, Ireland; and
Whereas, The Sister Cities Committee has reviewed the renewal application of the City of Galway, Ireland, and recommends that a sister city relationship continue pursuant to ch. 335 of the Code; and
Whereas, The sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Galway, Ireland, will continue to benefit both cities in the areas of economic development, health care, education, cultural exchange, social awareness and tourism; and
Whereas, This sister city relationship will receive local support through the nonprofit Milwaukee Irish Festivals, Inc.; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwauk...
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