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CD'hereWf, the City of Edmonds established a Sister City relationship with the City of Hekinan, Japan, in], 988 to
Tfeej r:.n inutaaal uncl'e1,vtanding anil.stzvng #ten fhe fees of rrendslrrl? between flre crCrzens ol'flie two
eountlyes by xnea.ns of exclzanXes ill Ole f ckiv ofeilm ation, fire arts, spot fis, volunteer arganizafions,
�governinent, business, and.indusfiy; and
CW11e1-e4-.r, in July, 1998, in honor of the I Ott} Anniversary of the Edmonds /Hekinan Sister. City relationship and
of the 50ih Anniversary of the City of Hekinan, a delegation from Edmonds was invited to participate
in 1lekinan's celebration activities, and the warm, generous hospitality of the people of Hekinan and
the exchange of art and cultural traditions was an extraordinary experience; and
CW11fred-f, during October 31 - November 5, we are extremely honored to have Mayor Taku Nagashima and
distinguished members of his delegation visiting Edmonds and we will share with them our rich
traditions, vibrant- cultural community, and friendly citizenry.
OV' 00', L lIetW101'e, be it resolved that 1, Barbara S. Fahey, Mayor, and the Edmonds City Council do hereby
warmly welcome and extend our hand of friendship to
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and proclaim C`ff�rs> G'll��i riti>4i to bean
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Dave Ear�ing, City Councilmember
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J n No iguist, C Councjlypepber
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Drck Van Hollebcke, City Councilmember
Dated this 31St day of October, 1998
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City Council President
Tom Miller, City C uo ncilmember
Mic ael Plunkett, City Councilmember
Jim W-N te, City Councilmember
Sandy ChasV, City Clerk
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