HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 24-8268 - Proclaiming El Grullo, Jalisco as a Sister City of DowneyRESOLUTION NO. 24-8268
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DONEY
PROCLAIMING THE CITY OF EL GRULLO OF THE STATE OF JALISCO OF
THE UNITED MEXICAN 'STATES AS A SISTER CITY TO THE CITY OF
DO NEY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
WHEREAS, the Sister City concept was established by the President of the United States
in 1956 to promote greater friendship and understanding between 'people of the United States
and other nations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey seeks to establish and encourage friendship and goodwill,
and promote educational, cultural and economic exchanges between the citizens of Downey and
the City of El Grullo of the State of Jalisco of the United Mexican States; and
WHEREAS, the exchange of interests and cultures by the establishment of a "Sister City"
relationship with ,the City of El Grullo will enhance the quality of life for both cities and their
residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DO NY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Downey hereby approves and proclaims the
establishment of a Sister City affiliation with the City of El Grullo of the State of Jalisco of the
United Mexican States for the purpose of encouraging friendship and goodwill and promoting
educational and cultural exchanges between both cities.
SECTION 2. The Mayor, or his or her designee, is hereby authorized to execute any
required documents or agreements consistent with this Resolution in furtherance of the sister city
affiliation with the City of El Grullo of the State of Jalisco of the United Mexican States,
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 101" day of September, 2024.
MARIO TRUJILL6, May
ATTEST:
IAAWA ALICIA DUART MC
City Clerk
RESOLUTION N. 4-268
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APPROVED AS TO FOR
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J N M.-FUNK
City Attorney
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of the
City of Downey at a'Regular meeting held on the 101h day of September, 2024, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members: Ortiz, Pemberton, Sosa, Trujillo
NOES Council Members: None.
ABSENT: Council Members: Frometa
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None.
A IA ALICIA DUARTE; ` C
City Clerk