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C- WAered-s, the City of Edmonds established a Sister. City relationship with the City of Hekinan, Japan, in 1988 to
'ct'eeivn mutual understanding and strengthen Me ties offiiendslrip between the citizens of the two
countries hv.rnerrras of'exchanges in the fields of education, the arts, slaoi ts, volunteer, oiganizations,
,government, husiness, ainl indushy" and
ClWhered -f, in July, 1998, in honor of the 1.0fil 'Anniversary of the Edmonds /flekinan Sister City relationship and
of the 5001 Anniversary of the City of Hekinan, a delegation. from Edmonds: was invited to participate.
in Hekinan'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
Clhered�r, 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.
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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 CM- r. Ql //j//h . to be an 0Ce: e),-, r-j, C'rti�;ei� f �c1m In -lr.
Dave Earli, City_Councilmember
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k Van Hollebeke, City Councilmember
Dated this 31� clay of October, 1998
Gar 1aaket s n, City Council President
Tom Miller, City Council member
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Mic ael Plunkett I C. ty Councilmember
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Ji White, City Councilmember
S andy Chas(K City Clerk
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