HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-063 RESOLUTION NO. 9263
RESOLUTION ADOPTING SOOKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA,
CANADA AS SISTER-CITY TO PORT TOWNSEND
WHEREAS,
World peace depends upon the friendship of peoples towards one
another, and becomes stronger as people grow in understanding of
one another; and
WHEREAS, Citizens of Port Townsend have expressed an active interest in
having Sister-City relationships with cities in other countries; and
WHEREAS, The Region of Sooke is rich in history, arts and crafts, beautiful
scenery and warm and friendly people; and
The Region of Sooke and City of Port Townsend enjoy and honor
our common maritime communities, similar histories and
geography as well as celebrate our differences recognizing that we
have much to learn from each other; and
WHEREAS,
The municipal authorities of Sooke, British Columbia have
responded in friendship to the concept of being a Sister-City of
Port Townsend;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and City Council of Port
Townsend adopt Sooke as SISTER-CITY to Port Townsend.
Passed this Fourth day of
ATTEST:
Dawd A. Grove, C~ty Clerk
fi M. Clise, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Dennis McLerran, City Attorn'~y