CC Resolution No. 1450 2729
RESOLUTION NO. 1450
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE CONCEPT OF ADOPTING DORMAGEN, GERMANY, AS A
SISTER CITY AND DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATION TO RESEARCH
THE POSSIBILITY OF ENTERING INTO A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP WITH
DORMAGEN, GERMANY; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE
THEREOF.
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WHEREAS, a sister city relationship can provide a way for bilateral problem solving on common
issues, conducting culture exchanges and sharing advancing technology, identifying economic investment
opportunities, and assisting in medical, environmental and educational training; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dormagen, Germany, has many common characteristics with the City of
Baytown; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Baytown believes that there is merit in exploring the
possibility of adopting a sister city relationship with the City of Dormagen, Germany; NOW
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BAYTOWN,TEXAS:
Section 1: That the City of Baytown hereby supports the concept of adopting Dormagen,
Germany, as a sister city.
Section 2: The City Administration is directed to research the possibility of entering into
such a relationship.
Section 3: This resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage by the
City Council of the City of Baytown, Texas.
INTRODUCED, READ and PASSED by the affirmative vote of the City Council of the City of
Baytown this the 271h day of July,2000.
PETE C. ALFARO, Mayor
ATTEST:
GARY W. SY ITH, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ACIO RAMIREZ, S . ty Attorney
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