HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-173 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-173
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER,HENNEPIN COUNTY,UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA,AND THE CITY OF VOINJAMA,LOFA COUNTY,REPUBLIC
OF LIBERIA
WHEREAS, a Sister City Program has existed in the United States of America since
1956 when U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed a People-to-People citizen diplomacy
initiative; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of a Sister City Relationship is to establish a long-term,
mutually beneficial partnership between two communities; and
WHEREAS, the Vice President of Liberia,His Excellency Joseph N.Boakai,along
with the Minnesota based Voinjama-Brooklyn Center Sister City Committee comprised of a broad
spectrum of Liberian Community representatives led by Alexander B. Collins have requested the
establishment of a Sister City Relationship with the City of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, a Sister City Relationship between the cities of Brooklyn Center and
Voinjama will benefit both cities in the following ways:
1. Inclusion and Responsibility
2. Nurturing of Municipal Partnerships
3. Cultural Exchange
4. Transformational Benefits; and
WHEREAS, the potential activities envisioned by this relationship include,but are
not limited to public official exchange visits, cross cultural training activities, sharing of best
practices in municipal leadership, an expansion of Brooklyn Center Liberian native residents'
participation in Brooklyn Center Civic/Community/Governmental activities,and mutual recognition
of the relationship by the symbolic designation of a public asset in honor of this relationship; and
WHEREAS, except for staff time,no expenditure of tax dollars is expected to occur
in support of carrying out specific Sister City programs or activities,but private donations to the City
may be used in support of these Council-approved activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center,Minnesota,that the City Council does hereby establish a Sister City Relationship
with the City of Voinjama, Lofa County, Republic of Liberia.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-173
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December 10, 2012
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lin Myszkowski
and upon vote being taken thereon,the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Carol Kleven, Kay Lasman, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.