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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