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To acknowledge the rich and long standing relationship that Columbus, Ohio USA and Hefei, China have fostered through Sister Cities International, and to advance the theme of "Innovation, Exchange, Cooperation and Development." for many years into the future.
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WHEREAS, Sister Cities International exists to create and strengthen partnerships between U.S. and international communities in an effort to increase global cooperation at the municipal level and to promote cultural understanding and to stimulate economic development; and
WHEREAS, Columbus, Ohio and Hefei, China are cities with similar characteristics, industries, demographics and institutions of higher education; and
WHEREAS, Columbus, Ohio and Hefei, China are cities on different continents, but with similar characteristics, industries, demographics and institutions of higher education; and
WHEREAS, Columbus and Hefei have enjoyed numerous cultural and economic development exchanges during their Sister City relationship; and
WHEREAS, The City of Columbus acknowledges and thanks extends its appreciation to the City of Hefei, China for its hospitality, and we look forward to hosting your delegation again soon its efforts to maintain a vibrant Sister City relationship; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the partnership forged between Columbus, Ohio and Hefei, China. This relationship, as well as and Sister Cities International is an are important resources to the negotiations of governments in letting the people themselves give expression of their common desire for for developing cultural understanding and encouraging friendship, goodwill and cooperation for a better world for all involved.