HomeMy Public PortalAbout15-8968 Extending the Sister City Status of Island ParaguwySponsored by: Commissioner Santiago
RESOLUTION NO. 15 -8968
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE .CITY
OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA, EXTENDING THE "SISTER CITY"
STATUS OF ISLAND PUCU', PARAGUEY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, On October 3rd, 2013, the City Commission adopted the Island of
Pucu', Paraguay as its "Sister City" and this Resolution is attached as Exhibit 1; and
WHEREAS, The result of the adoption of Island Pucu as a "Sister City" has been
to promote good will and mutually beneficial cooperation among the Cities; and
WHEREAS, the "Sister City" relationship has also promoted international
relationships and economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to make this designation permanent.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby reaffirms its support of the Island of
Pucu, Paraguay as a Sister City and hereby names the Island of Pucu as a
permanent Sister City.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of April' 2015.
Resolution No. 15 -8968
Attest to:
y L. Taylor
Mayor
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
anna Flores rown Law Group, LLC
City Clerk City Attorney
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Commissioner Vote:
Commissioner Kelley:
Commissioner Pinder:
Commissioner Santiago:
Vice Mayor Holmes:
Mayor Taylor:
COMMISSIONER PINDER
COMMISSIONER SANTIAGO
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Sponsored by: Mayor Taylor
RESOLUTION NO. 13 -8699
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA TO ADOPT PUCU
ISLAND, PARAGUAY, AS A "SISTER CITY" IN AN EFFORT
TO DEVELOP COOPERATION IN DIFFERENT SPHERES
OF MUNICIPAL AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES;
PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, Pucu Island is a small town and district in the Cordillera
Department of Paraguay, many of whose people are farmers; and
WHEREAS, Pucu Island, Paraguay, has basic services - running water,
electricity, Police Station, Magistrates Court, Health Center, Mail, Civil Registry and
three (3) National Schools; and
WHEREAS, technology is developing at a rapid pace and it is becoming more
sophisticated, while the young people are migrating to North America and Spain, to help
their families; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the city of Opa- locka, desires to adopt Pucu
Island, Paraguay as a "sister city ", to explore implementing friendly relations in order to
develop mutually beneficial cooperation and understanding for rendering assistance to
each other; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa -locka wishes to encourage
international good will, trade, and tourism between the City of Opa -locka and its "sister
city ", Pucu Island; and
WHEREAS, the City of Opa -locks wish to encourage and develop cooperation in
different spheres of municipal and economic activities, coordinating and rendering
Resolution No. 13 -8699
assistance in exchanging of representatives of administration, political institutions, local
offices, trade, business enterprises, unions, educational, cultural, technology, and
governmental exchanges to help acquaint each other with the diversity of the "sister city ".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of City of Opa- locka, Florida, hereby adopts
Puctt Island, Paraguay, as its "sister city ", recognizing that intergovernmental cooperation
and assistance will be a factor for the well being of the people of Pucu Island, Paraguay,
and the citizens of the City of Opa- locka, and the interchange of personnel between the
governmental agencies will be a significant factor in providing assistance and achieving
cooperation.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23`d day of October, 2013.
Attest to:
J04ma Flores
Cit Clerk
R4K TAYLOR
MAYOR
Approved as t , form and legal sufficiency:
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Resolution No. 13 -8699
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Commission Vote:
Commissioner Holmes:
Commissioner Johnson:
Commissioner Santiago
Vice -Mayor Kelley:
Mayor Taylor:
COMMISSIONER JOHNSON
COMMISSIONER HOLMES
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