HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 2001-21RESOLUTION NO. 2001 - 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DIAMOND BAR AND DIAMOND BAR SISTER
CITY, INC. REQUESTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FRIENDLY CITY
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF DIAMOND BAR, LOS ANGELES
COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE
PEOPLE OF CHUXIONG CITY, YUNNAN, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
WHEREAS, a people -to -people program of cooperation in establishing cultural,
economic development and educational exchange with the people of Chuxiong City,
Yunnan, People's Republic of China, has been initiated by Diamond Bar Sister City,
Inc., a nonprofit, volunteer, community organization; and
WHEREAS, the mutual interests of Diamond Bar and Chuxiong City shall be
respected and both cities shall work in cooperation to exchange people, ideas and to
further understanding of each other's cultural background; and
WHEREAS, a Friendly City affiliation will create opportunities for exchange of
citizens, youth, trainees and professionals for educational, cultural, professional and
humanitarian purposes; and
WHEREAS, Chuxiong City is 4,482 sq. km., has a population of 379,000, has an
educational system of kindergarten through high school, has computer access, has rich
cultural heritage, and has transportation that is easily available and these characteristics
will benefit a Friendship City relationship with Diamond Bar; and
WHEREAS, the Diamond Bar Chinese Association is active in our community
and has Chinese schools for the cultural enrichment and the better understanding of
Chinese heritage for its students, the Friendly City relationship will afford better
understanding between our citizens and one of the world's oldest cultures; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a Friendly City relationship would be
beneficial to both the people of Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, State of California,
United States of America and the people of Chuxiong City, Yunnan, People's Republic
of China.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 1st day of May, 2001.
4(obertSt. Ffu, Mayor
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I, LYNDA BURGESS, City Clerk of the City of Diamond Bar, do hereby certify that the —
foregoing Resolution was passed, adopted and approved at a regular meeting of the
City Council of the City of Diamond Bar held on the 1st day of May, 2001, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Ansari, Chang, O'Connor, MPT/Herrera
M/Huff
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ATTEST:
Lyn a Zurgess,CLity C erk
City of Diamond Bar
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