13322 RESOLUTION NO. 13322
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
Council 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 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, Florida, 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 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 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.
Attest : IF
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City Clerk - Finance Director
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY-1130 WASHINGTON AVENUE-MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139