HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2187 Proclaiming San Blas Nayarit, Mexico the Sister-City of San Luis ObispoRESO,'UTION NO. 2157 (1971 Series)
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A RESOLLhtON PROCLAIMING SAN BIAS, NArARIT,
MEXICO THE SISTER -CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
WHEREAS, the City of San Blas, Nayarit, hlexico was the starting point from
which Father Serra embarked upon his missionary travels to California approximately
200 years ago; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo is the site of one of the missions founded
by Father Serra during his trek nearly two centuries ago; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that with the approach of the 200th anniversary of the
founding of our local mission, San Luis Obispo de Tolosa, which gave both our city and
the county its name, the ties should once again be strengthened between San Blas and San
Luis Obispo; and
WHEREAS, designation of San Blas as the sister -city of San Luis Obispo would
formally acknowledge the link that already binds the two communities and assist both
communities in promoting the forthcoming Bicentennial Celebration which will include
activities of interest to citizens of both Mexico and the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
1. The City of San Mas, Nayarit is hereby officially designated as the sister-
city of the City of San Luis Obispo during the period from July 1, 1971 through December 31,
1972..
2. The Bicentennial Committee is hereby authorized to forward a duly executed
copy of this resolution to El Presidente de Municipal de San Blas, Nayarit,. Mexico as an:
expression of our esteem for the residents of our sister -city to the south.
3. The Bicentennial Committee is requested to explore further the possibility of
arranging for some artisans from San Blas to spend some time in the City of San Luis
Obispo sometime during the next eighteen months becoming better - versed in American
construction techniques so that they can share this Imowiedge with the residents of San
Blas.
On motion of Councilman Blake, seconded by Councilman Graham, and on the
following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Blake, Graham, Miller, Spring and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was duly passed and adopSed this 19th day of April, 1971.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly passed by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
at a Regular Meeting held thereof on the 19th day of April, 1971.
City Clerk 0