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File #: 181446    Version:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/14/2019 In control: COMMON COUNCIL
On agenda: Final action: 2/5/2019
Effective date:    
Title: Substitute resolution renewing the sister city relationship between Milwaukee and Galway, Ireland.
Sponsors: THE CHAIR
Indexes: SISTER CITIES
Attachments: 1. Renewal Application, 2. Sister Cities Committee Letter, 3. Sister Cities Committee Letter to Sponsor, 4. Irish Fest Presentation, 5. Official Renewal Letter, 6. 2020 Annual Report Request Letter, 7. 2020 Annual Report, 8. 2021 Annual Report Request Letter, 9. 2021 Annual Report, 10. 2022 Annual Report Request Letter, 11. 2022 Annual Report, 12. 2023 Annual Report Request Letter, 13. 2023 Annual Report, 14. Renewal Application Request Letter, 15. 2024 Annual Report, 16. 2024 Annual Report Presentation

Number

181446

Version

SUBSTITUTE 1

Reference

 

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 the 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, On May 13, 2014, the Common Council adopted Resolution File Number 1311640, 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 Milwaukee, that the renewal of a sister city relationship between the City of Milwaukee and the City of Galway, Ireland, is approved; and, be it

 

Further Resolved, That this sister city relationship is extended for 5 years after adoption of this resolution and shall expire after 5 years unless extended by Common Council resolution.

 

Requestor

 

Drafter

LRB 173270

Luke Knapp

1/10/2019