RESOLUTION NO. 031247
Welcoming Rafael Vazquez
Torres to Kansas City, Missouri.
WHEREAS, the
City of Kansas City, Missouri welcomes Rafael Vazquez Torres, General Director
of Economic Development and Tourism for Guadalajara, Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Mr.
Torres has vast experience in corporate and social spheres in Mexico, and has
represented Mexico in several visits to various cities in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, the City
of Kansas City, Missouri, enjoys a mutually beneficial economic and cultural
partnership with the people of Guadalajara, and we look forward to the
continuation and expansion of that relationship; and
WHEREAS, the
City Council of Kansas City, Missouri, recognizes the value and significance of
our relationship with Guadalajara, and the potential for the future, in which
the people of both Missouri and Jalisco will reap the rewards of this
partnership; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY
THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor
and Council hereby welcome Rafael Vazquez Torres to Kansas City, Missouri; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread among the Minutes of the Council in
testimony thereof and that a copy hereof be presented to Rafael Vazquez Torres
with the appreciation of the Mayor and Council for his efforts toward
strengthening the partnership between Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and Kansas
City, Missouri, USA.
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