Record #: R2018-234   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 2/28/2018 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 2/28/2018
Title: Commemoration of Chicago's 45th Sister City anniversary with Osaka, Japan
Sponsors: Emanuel, Rahm
Attachments: 1. R2018-234.pdf

 

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY OF CHICAGO

RAHM EMANUEL

MAYOR

February 28, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

 

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

I transmit herewith congratulatory resolutions regarding the anniversaries of various Chicago Sister Cities.

 

Your favorable consideration of these resolutions will be appreciated.

Mayor

 

 

Very truly yours,

 

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RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Sister Cities International was established in 1956 to further global understanding by encouraging and assisting United States communities and their citizens to join together with cities around the world; and

 

WHEREAS, Since 1960, Chicago Sister Cities International has established strong ties with 28 Sister Cities around the world; and

 

WHEREAS, These partnerships continue to enhance international cooperation and understanding through community involvement and people-to-people relationships; and

 

WHEREAS, These ties have increased international trade, economic development, tourism, cultural exchanges and educational opportunities; and

 

WHEREAS, Chicago is a global city comprised of diverse communities and neighborhoods and a leader in forging long-lasting relationships throughout the world; and

 

WHEREAS, 2018 marks the 45th anniversary of Chicago's Sister City relationship with Osaka,Japan;and

 

WHEREAS, Chicago and Osaka are both known as economic engines in their respective countries; and

 

WHEREAS, The two cities have formed a partnership between the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and the Osaka Marathon; and

 

WHEREAS, The Garden of the Phoenix (Osaka Garden) in Chicago's Jackson Park symbolizes the strong ties between the U.S. and Japan; and

 

WHEREAS, Chicago and Osaka are both recognized as major culinary capitals in the world; and

 

WHEREAS, Chicago shares a long history of friendship and cooperation with the people of Japan;and

 

WHEREAS, The City of Chicago is home to a vibrant and energetic Japanese-American community that has made our city a wonderful place to live and work; and

 

WHEREAS, The Japanese community has made vital contributions to the development of Chicago through its history and continues to play an important role in the cultural, civic and economic life of our city; and

 

 

WHEREAS, Chicago looks forward to working closely with Osaka and Japan into the future; now therefore,

 

BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, assembled this twenty-eighth day of February, 2018, do hereby honor Chicago's 45th anniversary with Osaka, Japan, and commemorate the contributions that this relationship has brought to the citizens of the City of Chicago; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to The Honorable Naoki Ito, Consul General, Consulate General of Japan.