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RESOLUTION NO. 2004 - ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING ENTERING INTO A SISTER CITY
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF NET ANY A, ISRAEL; PROVIDING
THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, sister city relationships are developed to increase global cooperation at the
municipal level, promoting cultural understanding and stimulating economic development; and
WHEREAS, Sister Cities International based in Washington, D.C., is the organization that
formally recognizes sister city relationships worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to enter into a sister city relationship with
Netanya, Israel, a coastal resort community similar to Sunny Isles Beach, and Netanya, Israel has
expressed an interest in twinning with the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval to Enter into a Sister City Relationship. The City Commission hereby
approves entering into a sister city relationship with the City of Netanya, Israel.
Section 2. Authority of the City Manager. The City Commission hereby provides the City
Manager with the authority to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 3.
Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED on this 15th day of April, 2004,
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Lynn M. Dannheisser, City Attorney
Vote: 5-0
Mayor Norman S. Edelcup
Vice Mayor Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Roslyn Brezin
Commissioner Daniel Iglesias
Commissioner Lewis J. Thaler
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