RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Members ofthis Chamber warmly welcome The Right Honourable Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, who will be visiting the City of Chicago this month; and
WHEREAS, A special relationship binds the United States and Great Britain together, including a common interest in human rights and economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, On Mayor Khan's first official visit to the United States, he makes his first stop here in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Chicago and London proudly share a welcoming stance on immigration, founded in the belief that immigrant communities bring the seeds of ideas that can germinate, take root, and flower in their new cities; and
WHEREAS, Chicago and London share the conviction that immigrants provide boundless inspiration and hard work that ultimately create stronger, more beautiful, and vibrant cities; and
WHEREAS, Interest in innovation and technology unite the cities of Chicago and London, as evidenced by Mayor Khan's visit to 1871 and Ul Labs; and
WHEREAS, While in Chicago, Mayor Khan will address the Chicago Council on Global Affairs; visit the Whole Foods Market in Englewood; walk through Maggie Daley Park; tour the Riverwalk; and participate in an interfaith event; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Khan will sign a Memorandum of Understanding between Chicago and London to promote shared economic development; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Emanuel will host a dinner for Mayor Khan that will include leaders from Chicago's business, civic, technological, academic, and faith communities; and
WHEREAS, Chicago is proud of its long history of friendship and cooperation with London, and all Chicagoans join in celebrating the joyous occasion of Mayor Khan's visit; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this fourteenth day of September, 2016, do hereby extend a warm welcome to The Right Honourable Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, upon his visit to Chicago and wish him a pleasant and productive stay; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to The Right Honourable Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, as a token of our respect and good wishes.