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V4-IEREAS, Beechworth is a historic goldmining town that relies heavily on tourism to
support its economy; and
V;IMREAS, municipal procedures and problems are similar to those experienced by
Georgetown; and
VaIEREAS, ideas will be shared between city officials and lasting friendships will be
formed; and
VVTMREAS, the Shire Council of the United Shire of Beechworth, Victoria, Australia has
passed a resolution declaring Georgetown as their Sister City; and
VIIIEREAS, the Secretary of the United Shire of Beechworth, Ray Park, is here in
Georgetown fulfilling the exchange that took Georgetown City Manager Bob Hart to Beechworth
in February of 1993; and
V4-IEREAS, a special relationship has grown between the two cities due to the exchange
of city managers sponsored by the International City Managers Association.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution a
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein a
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that th
resolution implements Education Policy 1 which states: "The City will encourage and coopera
with public and private entities to promote diverse and comprehensive educational opp#rtunities.
and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with a
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of tl
Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown does hereby declare the -4nited
Shire of Beechworth, Victoria to be a Sister City to the City of Georgetown, Texas.
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SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to atteff,
thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown. I
SECTIO N 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 28th day of September, 1993.
ATTEST: TBE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Elizabeth Gray y deo Wood
City Secretary Mayor
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