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RESOLUTION NO. 13322
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the United States k
of America to establish and maintain a "People to People"
Program, designed to foster and encourage warm understanding F
and cordial friendship between the People of the United States
of America and other Nations, through the medium of direct
personal contact; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City
Council of the City of Miami Beach to implement said Program,
by affiliating the City of Miami Beach and its People with j
another City of another Nation, possessing inherently similar
characteristics and interests, as a Sister City; and
WHEREAS, the People of Ramat Gan, in the State of
Israel, have built upon the hills and fruitful fields of
their sturdy and courageous Nation a City built upon founda-
tions of Liberty, Justice, and Righteousness, and encompassing
therein wondrous achievements in Architecture, Parks, Gardens,
Religious and Educational Edifices and Facilities ; and
WHEREAS, the exalted spirit and exuberance of the
People who dwell in the City of Ramat Gan serves as a precept
for all;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows :
SECTION 1. That this City Council, on behalf of the City of
Miami Beach, r'lorida, hereby extends an invitation
to the Government and People of the City of Ramat Gan, Israel,
to participate with the City of Miami Beach, as its Sister City,
in the National "People to People" Program, for the purpose of
creating between the Peoples of our two great Nations and
Cities a most cordial and mutually beneficial relationship of
harmony, understanding, good will and inspiration.
SECTION 2 . That the Honorable Jay Dermer, Mayor o f the City
of Miami Beach, Florida, is hereby appointed as the
City' s representative and Chairman for said Program.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
the Mayor, and other Government Officials of the
City of Ramat Gan, Israel; to the United States Information
Agency; and to the United States Department of State.
The adoption of the above and foregoing Resolution was
moved by the Honorable Jay Dermer. '
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of July, 1971.
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RESOLUTION NO. 10029
WHEREAS President Eisenhower in 1956 inaugurated the
"People-to-People" Program to establish greater friendship and
understanding between the peoples of the United States and other
nations through the medium of direct personal contact; and,
WHEREAS, to implement- this- program the City of
Miami Beach and other- cities in the United States have been
requested by the American Municipal Association to affiliate"
with a foreign city of, similar characteristics and mutual interests;
and
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Miami Beach
has selected the .City of Fuj isawa, Japan, as the (sister city of
the City of Miami Beach for participation in said program in
-the hope that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the
peoples of the City of Miami Beach and Fujisawa,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1: That this City Council, on behalf of the people of
the City of Miami Beach, hereby extends an invitation
to the government and people of the City of. Fujisawa, Japan, to
participate with the City of Miami Beach as its sister-city in
President Eisenhower's "People-to-People" program for the purpose
of creating good will and understanding between the peoples of
our two great nations.
Section 2: That the Honorable Kenneth Oka, Mayor of the City of
Miami Beach, is appointed as the City's representative
and Chairman of said program.
Section 3: That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Mayor
of the City of Fujisawa, to the United States Information
Agency, the United States Department of State, and to the American
Municipal Association.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of Ma.reh,A.D. 1959.
Mayor
Attest:
City C erk
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY - CITY HALL - MIAMI BEACH 39, FLORIDA
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RESOLUTION NO. 92-20526
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, EXTENDING AN
INVITATION TO THE CITY OF COZUMEL, MEXICO, TO
BECOME A SISTER CITY AND INVITING THE PEOPLE
OF COZUMEL, MEXICO TO PARTICIPATE IN SAID
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Sister City concept was inaugurated by the
President of the United States in 1956 to establish greater
friendship and understanding between the peoples of the United
States and other nations through the medium of direct personal
contact; and
WHEREAS, all succeeding U.S. Presidents have endorsed
said program, to be conducted for the broad purposes of the
exchange of ideas and people between the citizens of the United
States of America and the peoples of other nations; and
WHEREAS, to implement this program Miami Beach and other
communities in the United States have been requested by Sister
Cities International to affiliate with cities in other nations of
similar characteristics and mutual interest; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cozumel, Mexico has formally
requested participation in the Miami Beach Sister Cities Program;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Sister Cities As Hoc
Committee has recommended to the City Commission that the City of
Cozumel, Mexico be invited to participate with the City of Miami
Beach as its Sister City in the Sister Cities International
Program; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Miami. Beach, through its City
Commission, does recognize and endorse this program with the hope
that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the people of
Miami Beach and Cozumel, Mexico:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Commission on behalf of the
people of Miami Beach does hereby extend an invitation to the
government and the people of the City of Cozumel, Mexico to
participate with Miami Beach as its Sister City for the purpose of
creating greater mutual understanding between the peoples of our
two great cities and nations.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to act as
official representative of the City of Miami Beach to carry out
this program.
SECTION 3. That copies of this Resolution are to be sent
to the Mayor and Commission of the City of Cozumel, Mexico, Sister
Cities International in Washington, D.C. , the Embassy of Mexico in
Washington D.C. , and the U.S. Embassy in Mexico.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 17th ay of June , 1992
ATTEST: MAYOR
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RESOLUTION NO. 84-17753
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF
SECRETARY OF STATE GEORGE FIRESTONE TO ASSIST
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN IMPLEMENTING A
SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH A CITY ALONG
THE FRENCH RIVIERA AND APPOINTING A
REPRESENTATIVE TO TRAVEL TO FRANCE TO
IMPLEMENT THIS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Honorable George Firestone, Secretary of
State of the State of Florida, has expressed his views as to the
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great similarity between the geographical, climatal and economic
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characteristics of the City of Miami Beach and those of the area
surrounding the French Riviera; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of State has suggested the I
creation of a sister-city relationship with a city along the
French Riviera which would lead to an exchange of information as
to economic development and environmental protection projects that
have been implemented in France; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of State has offered to assist
the City of Miami. Beach in selecting an appropriate city for such
• relationship and has extended an invitation for the City to send
• representative to Marseille, France with him between June 29,
1984 and July 1, 1984,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, as follows:
1. That the offer extended by Secretary of State George
Firestone to assist the City of Miami Beach in selecting an j
appropriate city on the French Riviera for a sister-city
relationship is hereby gratefully accepted.
2. That William E. Shockgtt is hereby selected by the
City Commission to travel to the French Riviera with Secretary of
State George Firestone between June 29, 1984 and July 1, 1984 for
the purpose of selecting a sister city.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of June, 1984.
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RESOLUTION NO. 74-14393
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
PROPOSING TO THE CITY OF TAIPEI , THE CAPITAL CITY
OF TAIWAN, REPUBLIC OF CHINA, THE ESTABLISHMENT
BETWEEN THEM OF A SISTER-CITY AFFILIATION.
WHEREAS, THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
ENDORSES AND ENCOURAGES THE DEVELOPMENT OF SISTER-CITY AFFILIATIONS AS A
DYNAMIC INSTRUMENTALITY FOR THE PROPAGATION AND AUGMENTATION OF INTER-
NATIONAL FRIENDSHIP, HARMONY, PEACE, GOODWILL, AND MUTUAL WELL-BEING,
and
WHEREAS, THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AND ITS CITIZENS AND
RESIDENTS HAVE LONG EXPERIENCED THE WARMEST ADMIRATION AND THE STRONGEST
AFFINITY FOR THE INDUSTRY, COURAGE, PATRIOTISM AND ADHERENCE TO DEMOCRATIC
PRINCIPLES OF THE PEOPLE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA AS PARTICULARLY EXEM-
PLIFIED BY THE CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THEIR CAPITAL CITY OF TAIPEI ,
WHO HAVE CREATED AND MAINTAIN A PROUD BASTION OF FREEDOM AND LIBERTY IN
THEIR LAND, AND WHICH SERVES. AS AN IMMORTAL AND SHINING INSPIRATION TO
ALL FREE PEOPLES, and
WHEREAS, THE MAYOR, THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DESIRE TO CREATE AND TO CONTINUE IN PERPETUITY A
SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAIPEI AND THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, and
WHEREAS, SUCH SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAIPEI
AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH WILL UNITE THEIR RESPECTIVE PEOPLES IN
ENDURING AND INSPIRING BONDS OF AFFECTION, ESTEEM AND DEVOTION, AND
THEREBY FACILITATE THE MUTUAL ATTAINMENT OF THEIR LEGITIMATE AND PROPER
OBJECTIVES OF PEACE AND PROSPERITY I'N A WORLD ALL-ENCOMPASSED WITH THE
IDEALS OF JUSTICE AND LIBERTY FOR ALL,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, BY AND THROUGH THE CITY COUNCIL, THAT THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH BE AND HE IS THEREBY AUTHORIZED, DIRECTED AND EMPOWERED TO
EXTEND TO THE PEOPLE OF TAIPEI AND THEIR DULY-AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED
CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR, THIS OFFER AND PROPOSAL BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN ENDURING AND, PERPETUAL SISTER-CITY RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN THE CITY OF TAIPEI AND THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH APPROVED STANDARDS, GUIDELINES AND DIRECTIVES OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WITH THE FERVENT HOPE AND DESIRE THAT THE
PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF TAIPEI WILL ACCEPT AND EMBRACE THIS OFFER WITH LIKE
AND IDENTICAL SENTIMENTS.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this' 5th day of June , 1974.
Mayor
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ESTABLISHING HERZLIA,
ISRAEL AS OUR BROTHER CITY.
WHEREAS, Herzlia is a coastal city in Israel; and f
WHEREAS, Miami Beach and Herzlia have much in common in that
they are on the ocean and have beautiful beaches; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to form an
alliance of Brotherhood between us.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that Herzlia, Israel be established
as our Brother City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of May , 1988 .
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RESOLUTION NO. 90-19983
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA INVITING THE GOVERNMENT
AND PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF MANAGUA, NICARAGUA,
TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AS
ITS SISTER CITY IN THE NATIONAL "PEOPLE TO
PEOPLE" PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the United States of
America to establish and maintain a "People to People" Program,
designed to foster and encourage warm understanding and cordial
friendship between the People of the United States of America and
other Nations, through the medium of direct personal contact; and
WHEREAS, it is th"ea desire and intent of the City of Miami
Beach to implement said Program, by affiliating the City of Miami I-
Beach and its People with another City of another Nation,
possessing inherently similar characteristics and interests, as a
Sister City; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Miami Beach has
selected the City of Managua, Nicaragua, as a sister city of the
City of Miami Beach for participation in said program in the hope.
that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the peoples of t
the City of Miami Beach and Managua.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
Section 1. That this City Commission, on behalf of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, hereby extends an invitation to the
Government and People of the City of Managua, Nicaragua, to
participate with the City of Miami Beach, as a Sister City, in the
National "People to People" Program, for the purpose of creating
between the Peoples of our two great Nations and Cities a most
cordial and mutually beneficial relationship of harmony,
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understanding, good will and inspiration.
Section 2 . That Miami Beach Commissioner Abe Resnick, is
appointed as the City's representative and Chairman of said
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program.
Section 3 . That a copy of this Resolution be .sent to the Mayor
of the City of Managua, to the United States Information Agency,
the United States Department of State, and to the American
Municipal Association.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of May , 1990.
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RESOLUTION NO. 79- 15838
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A RESOLUTION APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
UNITED STATES "PEOPLE TO PEOPLE" PROGRAM AS
A SISTER CITY TO SANTA MARTA, COLOMBIA.
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the United States of America to
establish and maintain a "People to People" Program, designed to foster and
encourage warm understanding and cordial friendship between the People of the
United States of America and other nations, through the medium of direct
personal contact; and %-X
WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City Commission of the
City of Miami Beach to implement said Program, by affiliating the City of
Miami Beach and its People with another City of another nation, possessing
inherently similar characteristics and interests, as a Sister City; and
WHEREAS, the People of the City of Santa Marta which was founded
in 1529 - 450 years ago - and is the oldest existing city of the Western
Hemisphere, have declared this desire to join with the City of Miami Beach
in a mutual agreement of friendship and the exchange and promotion of the
cultural, economic and social ties between each other; and
WHEREAS, the lofty ideals and principles of Equality, Liberty,
Justice and Righteousness are the basic tenets of our people and there exist
further similarities amongst them;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, as follows:
SECTION 1. That this City Commission, on behalf of the City of Miami Beach,
Florida, hereby extends an invitation to the Government and people
of the City of Santa Marta, Colombia, to participate with the City of Miami Beach,
as its Sister City, in the National "People to People" Program, for the purpose
of creating between the peoples of our two great Nations and Cities a most
cordial and mutually beneficial relationship of harmony, understanding, good will
and inspiration.
SECTION 2. That the Honorable Dr. Leonard Haber, Mayor of the City of Miami
Beach, Florida, is hereby appointed as the City's representative
and Chairman for said program.
SECTION 3. That a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the Mayor, and other
Government Officials of the City of Santa Marta, Colombia; and to the
Sister Cities International Program headquarters in Washington, D. C.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 21st day of February, 1979.
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The adoption of the above and foregoing Resolution was moved by
the Honorable Dr. Leonard Haber.
A. A. `RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA INVITING THE
GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF MANAGUA, NICARAGUA, TO PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY OF
IJIAMI BEACH AS ITS SISTER CITY IN THE NATIONAL "PEOPLE TO PEOPLE" PROGRAM.
(REQUESTED BY COMMISSIONER ABE RESNICK)
ACTION: Commissioner Resnick recounted his recent visit with its president Violeta Chamorro
and the Mayor of Managua, and presented proposal. The City Manager advised that the
Administration had been corresponding with the organization established by the Department
of State, at Commissioner Resnick's request, to obtain data and requirements; that such a
relationship entailed a greater commitment/responsibility than mere designation.
The Commission endorsed the proposal in concept and authorized initiation of the designation
process, with the report regarding current sister cities, the creation process, obligations
under the Federal guidelines governing such relationships, etc. , to be submitted 5/23/90.
Resolution No. 90-19983 adopted, extending the invitation and appointing Commissioner Resnick
as the City's representative/program chairman. MAY — 9 1990
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A. COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 276-90
STATUS REPORT ON CITY OF MIAMI BEACH SISTER CITIES PROGRAM.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION• IF IT IS THE CITY COMMISSION'S DESIRE TO ESTABLISH AN
OFFICIAL, ACTIVE, RECIPROCAL, AND CONTINUING SISTER CITY PROGRAM, THEN THE ADMINISTRATION
RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
1) REINSTATE OUR SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL (SCI) MEMBERSHIP FOR THE SECOND YEAR
2) CITY COMMISSION APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO HELP REEVALUATE EXISTING AFFILIATIONS, AND
FORMULATE FUTURE ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS
3) ADMINISTRATION TO FOLLOW-UP ACCORDING TO SCI PROCEDURES REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A NEW SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH MANAGUA, NICARAGUA
(ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
ACTION: Item referred back to the Administration for review as to formation of a Host
Committee (possibly with Commissioner Singer as Chairman or liaison and including
community/corporate leaders) to establish guidelines, submit recommendations for Commission
consideration, etc. , with a report/recommendation to be submitted 6/6/90.
MAY 2 3 1990
B. COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 169-91
REPORT ON THE SISTER CITIES PROGRAM.
1. AD HOC SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE PROSPECTIVE MAKE-UP
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: IF IT IS THE CITY COMMISSION'S DESIRE TO CONTINUE THE
OFFICIAL, ACTIVE, AND RECIPROCAL SISTER CITY PROGRAM, THAT IT AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO
CREATE AND APPOINT MEMBERS TO AN AD HOC SISTER CITIES COMMITTEE, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT
OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION.
ACTION: Administration's recommendation approved; Committee to formulate initiatives and
programs, develop support, identify funding sources, review/recommend prospective sister
cities, etc. q
Also see related item PA-lA.
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SISTER CITIES - (SEE "PEOPLE TO PEOPLE"PROGRAM) /,
Affiliation with Fujisawa, Japan,Book Page
approved as part of "People to People"
Program. 2-18-59 41 403
Res. ##10029 selecting City of
Fujisawa, Japan, as sister city of
Miami Beach, in connection with
President Eisenhower's "People to
People" Program 3-4-59 41 436
Fujisawa plaque presented to
the City. 6-15-60 43 106
Mayor to negotiate with City of
Santos, Brazil, with view of its
becoming a sister city, and to leave
as ac open
nconnectiQn with neqoti tons
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Meeting date
Ramat-Gan, Israel : RES. 13322
approving sister city, participatn. 7-21-71
Res. No. 74-14393-Proposing to City of 6/5/74
Taipei , Capitol of Republic of Taiwan, the
establishment of a Sister-City affiliation.
Requested by Mayor Hall . (Addendum)
At request of Councimen Sahl/Meyerson,Council 6/19/74
agreed to permit change in vote at 6/5/74 meet-
ing, when Res.74-14393 adopted estab. sister-city
affil . with Taj, to reflect a unanimous vote.
Mayor Haber welcomed and acknowledged the 2/15/78
presence of Mr. Rhoehi Makiuchi , from Fujisawa,
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(sister city to M.B.) who is here on official 2/15/78
business.
Mayor Haber advised that City of Santa Marta, 10/4/78
Colombia, is interested in becoming a sister-
city to Miami Beach. Commission voiced approval
and authorized the Mayor to complete the neces-
sary arrangements prior to final Commission
action.
Mayor Haber rendered an oral report that his 2/7/79
trip to the proposed sister city, Santa Marta,
Colombia was successful and that a formal re-
port will be provided to the Commissioners.
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Date
Mayor Haber rendered an oral report regarding 2/21/79
his trip to the proposed Sister City, Santa
Marta, Columbia. Res. #79-15838 ad_opt_ed, ex-
tending an invitation to Santa Marta to par-
titipate with the CMB, as its Sister City, in
the National "People to People" Program. City
Mgr, advised he is asking al City departments
to report whether -they have any equipment that
can be designated as surplus for this program.
Mayor Haber announced that he will be leaving 3/21/79
on a trip to Israel on March 25, 1979 and would
visit the City's sister city Ramat-Gan and major
cities i n I s rael . (See Mayor Haber)
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Date
MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENT NO. 56 - release waiver.
& covenant not to sue, dated July 25, 197§, by
Jill Flanter of Miami , Florida, who is going to
Santa Marta, Colombia, to participate in a water
skiing competition event, on her own.
Received July 25, 1979 in City Clerk's office. 7/25/79
(See Misc. in Numerial Index Deed File in vault)
Keys to City presented to visiting Mayor and 8/1/79
Mrs. Peled of sister-city Ramat Gan, in
Israel .
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Date
Announcement given by Mayor Leonard Haber re- 9/19/79
9arding display in City's main -Library build-
ing of Japanese Storybooks and Paper Plays
received from our Sister City, Fujisawa,
Japan. (See Library)
Cultural exch. project of sister city Ramat-Gan, 1/6/82
Israel. Temple Emanu-E1 Dir. of Ed. Dr. Amir
Baron & P.T.A. Pres. Mrs. Rochelle Mal.ek, pres'd.
request for 2 buses, instr. stge. rm. , org. of
activities, etc. for 7/15/82 to 7/23/82 visit of
City of Ramat-Gan Youth Band members & adult
attendants, as outlined in 8/6/81 ltr. from S.
Hirschfeld, Ramat=Gan Dep. Dir. of Dept. of Ed.,
Youth & Sports. Admin's recommendation that �t
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be auth. to wk. w/VCA to coordinate activities, 1/6/82
approved. (see M.B. VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTH.)
VM Eisenberg relayed greetings from & invitation 6/2/82
to visit sister city Fujisawa, Japan as extended
by Messrs. Ishii, Ishikawa, Nagano, & Sudo on their
5/31/82 visit to City.
In response to request of Comr. Fromberg, Pub. 6/2/82
Info Officer Zeke George gave rep. of activities
planned for Cultural Exch. project visit of sister
city Ramat-Gan, Israel Youth Band members & adult
attendants from 7/15/82 to 7/23/82, sponsored by
Temple Emanu-E1. Mr. George advised that his
office is wkg. w/Rec. Dept. in developing
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arrangements for Band to perform a concert at a 6/2/82
City facility during visit. Comm. voted that a
nominal admission fee be chgd. for attendance to
such concert w/proceeds to pay City costs, & that
all excess funds be given to Band members to use
as spending money during visit. (see RECREATION
DEPARTMENT)
Memo 434-82, Ramat-Gan Youth Band concert (free 7/7/82
admission) , TOPA, 7/21/82, approved; thanks to be
extended to Lincoln Savings & Loan for their
participation (to pay expenses). City's
contrib. - $750. (see CONVENTION CTR. COMPLEX)
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Date
7/21/82 VM Eisenberg invited pub. to attend sp.
concert by Youth Band Of Ramat-Gan, Israel
(sister city) , 7/21/82 at 7:30 p.m. in TOPA.
6/5/84 Memo 362-84, Res. 84-17753 adopted,
R-7B accepting offer of Secretary of State
George Firestone to assist City in imple-
menting a sister-city relationship w/city
along French Riviera & apptg a rep. to
travel to France to implement this project.
Comr. Shockett designated to visit France
w/FL Sec. of State bet. 6/29/84 & 7/1/84 to
select city. Up to $1,000 allocation auth'd
i
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D= (Copt°d) (see FLORIDA,
6/5/84 to fund travel expenses.
R-7B STATE OF, SHOCKETT, WILLIAM - COMMISSIONER)
7/25/84 M.B. Sr. High Sch. student David Cristol,
R 11D brought greetings & gifts fr. Mayor &
_J speaker of Fujisawa, Japan City Comm. Mayor
9 Fromberg read letter fr. Fujisawa
d ,A Mayor
regarding gifts & advising of anticipated
� m w m Pd rt rt W autumn goodwill mission visit to MB
rt C N W N m `� `� n commemorating the 25th anniversary of
rt o H•, rt 0 o w E o � ''� sister-city relationship. (see FUJISAWA,
,d
H. r0t�~�' rt �-S H 0 H. tHT1 JAPAN)
H rt w 00 H �o H H I�
c 03 .4 ° : 0 e, HM
. a ogrt0 �aoz mH•n
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rt .,
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�rd r j rt`� Co �d � H.
o 0 m -.o ka o H H woo 9/5/84 Report by Comr. Grenald on the 25th Anniv.
� w 0 w O r o R 9P of the sister-city relationship w/Fujisawa,
un H. OP m m I-- H. w Japan. Comr. Grenald advised during his
recent visit, officials of Fujisawa accepted
P' Ho m , p. M o aP, the Mayor's proclamation & a delegation n f r.
rt rd w o G H.
o rt 0 p n 0 the sister city will be here next week.
n m rt QQ (see FUJISAWA, JAPAN)
w p, m cn
W r m 10/17/84 Mayor Fromberg extended City's welcome to
`m K R-11A reps. of Japans Shuh Hayama, Mayor of
w W Fujisawa (City's sister city for 25 yrs.) ;
Mitsuo Watanabe, Speaker of Fujisawa and Chm
`O oo co of their City Counsel; and Takashi Ishida,
o co rn
Tategawa Prof. Govt. of Japan rep. to the
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10/17/84 U.S. who lives in Los Angeles, as well as
R-11A the interpreter Sammy Ishikawa.
FUJISAWA, JAPAN) (see
1116185 Presentation of video cassette re. sister
R-9A city, Fujisawa, Japan; not reached - def. to
11/20/85. (see FUJISAWA, JAPAN)
9/3/86 Discussion re. adding Herzlia, Israel as
R-9D sister city; app in principle.
I
D. DISCUSSION PERTAINING TO ADDING THE CITY OF HERBLIAo ISRAEL AS OUR SISTER CITY.
(� (REQUESTED BY MAYOR ALEX DAOUD) S E P -, 31986
ACTION: Approved in principle.
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, ESTABLISHING EERZLIAa
ISRAEL, AS OUR BROTHER CITY.
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR ALEX DAOUD AND
COMMISSIONER ABE. RESNICK)
ACTION: Resolution No. 88°19254 adopted.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH ESTABLISHING HERZLIA,
ISRAEL AS OUR BROTHER CITY..
WHEREAS, Herzlia is :a coastal city in Israel; and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach and Herzlia have much in common in that
they are on the ocean and have beautiful beaches; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission to form an
alliance of Brotherhood between us.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that Herzlia, Israel be established
as our Brother City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of , 1984.
MAYOR
Attest:
City Clerk
FORM APPROVED
LEGAL DEPARTMENT:.
Date:
MLB/rlw
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR ALEX DAOUD AND-
COMMISSIONER ABE RESNICK)
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Gir 41_'s.�
RESOLUTION NO. 90-19983
A RESOLUTION.OF THE. CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA INVITING THE GOVERNMENT
AND PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF MANAGUA, , NICARAGUA,
• TO PARTICIPATE.WITH THE CITY 'OF MIAMI BEACH AS
ITS SISTER CITY IN THE NATIONAL "PEOPLE TO
PEOPLE" PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, it has been the policy of the United ' States of
America to establish and maintain a "People to People" Program,
designed to foster and encourage warm understanding and cordial
friendship between the People of the United States of America and
other Nations, through the medium of direct personal contact; and
.WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of the City of Miami
Beach to implement said Program, by affiliating the City of Miami
Beach and its People with another City of another Nation,
possessing inherently similar characteristics and interests, as a
Sister City; and
WHEREAS, the* City Commission of the City of Miami Beach has
selected the City of Managua, Nicaragua, as a sister city of the
City of Miami Belch for participation in said program in the hope
that it will lead to a lasting friendship between the peoples of
the City of Miami Beach and Managua.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,- .as follows:
Section 1. That this City Commission, 'on behalf of the City of
Miami Beach, Florida, hereby extends an - invitation to the
Government and. People * of the City of Managua, Nicaragua, to
participate with the City of Miami Beach, as a Sister City, in the
National "People to -People" Program, for the purpose of creating
between the Peoples of our two great Nations and Cities- a most
cordial and mutually beneficial relationship of harmony,
understanding, good will and inspiration.
Section 2. That Miami Beach Commissioner Abe Resnick, is
appointed as the City's representative and, Chairman of said
program.
Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution 'be -sent to. the Mayor
of- the City of Managua, to the United States Information Agency,
the United States Department . of State, and to the American
Municipal Association.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 9th day of May , 1990.
_(Signed) Alex Daoud
MAYOR
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED
LEG L DEB .
(Signed) Elaine M. Baker '
By
CITY CLERK
JKO/rg (SEAL)
Date 4:10
(Requested by Commissioner Abe Resnick)
AGENDA
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