HomeMy Public PortalAbout1992-17RESOLUTION NO. 1992 -17
® A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENCASTLE,
INDIANA, PROCLAIMING SUPPORT FOR FORMING A COMPANION COMMUNITY
RELATIONSHIP WITH CONSOLACION, CUSCATLAN, EL SALVADOR
WHEREAS, the Cily of Greencastle, Indiana, U.S.A., in cooperation with DePauw University, extends
to Consolation, Department of Cuscallan, El Salvador, our hand in friendship; and
WHEREAS, with tremendous will and determination, the people of Consolation have survived a twelve -
year war in El Salvador; and
WHEREAS, through the strength of community, the people of Consolation are rebuilding their lives
focused on a long -range plan of self - sustainable development; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Greencastle recognize the importance of community and acknowledge the
mutual benefit of a companion relationship with Consolation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Greencastle,
Indiana, U.S.A., do hereby proclaim its support for forming a Companion Community relationship with
Consolation Cuscallan, El Salvador.
FURTHER, we support the Salvadoran peoples' desire for peace, democratization, and community
development in their county and join with them in building a better future.
PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Greencastle at its regular meeting
this 13th day of October, 1992.
• COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRL INDIANA
Approved and signed b}' me this 13th day of October, 1992 at O f `J o'clock M.
Michael M. Harmless, Mayor
ATTEST:
4 ith Berry, Clerk- Trcasu cr
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Thomas W. Rnarl,