HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 4631-05-2016 A Resolution
NO. 4631-05-2016
FOSTERING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE
CITIES OF FORT WORTH AND DALLAS, TEXAS OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CIUDAD DE MEXICO OF THE
UNITED MEXICAN STATES
WHEREAS, the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas, of the United States of
America and the Ciudad de Mexico, of the United Mexican States are interested in
fostering business relationships and economic development opportunities for the benefit
of all concerned; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas and the Ciudad de Mexico
desire to work towards improving relations and promoting mutual understanding through
high level exchanges in the areas of arts, culture, education and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth, represented by Mayor Betsy Price, agrees to
work with Mayor Michael Rawlings of Dallas and Mayor Miguel Angel Mancera of the
Ciudad of Mexico on initiatives in the fields of education, arts & culture, tourism,
aviation, and economic development, as well as any other areas of mutual interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT THE CITY, THROUGH MAYOR BETSY
PRICE, AGREES TO WORK WITH THE MAYOR OF DALLAS AND THE MAYOR
OF THE CIUDAD OF MEXICO ON THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES:
1. Collaborate with educational institutions in the three cities to promote
projects for the benefit of students and teachers;
2. Promote international arts and cultural exchanges between the three
cities;
3. Encourage the establishment of new business contacts and the
enhancement of existing ones and contribute to an enhanced role of the
small and medium-sized businesses in the economic relations between
the three cities;
4. Promote frequent visits of trade and industry missions between the
three cities and encourage their businesses to participate in trade fairs,
seminars, conferences, and symposia to be held in Mexico City, Fort
Worth and Dallas;
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5. Encourage the exchange of information and cooperation between local
educational institutions, professional organizations, business circles, ch
ambers and associations, including the visits of their representatives in
order to promote mutual understanding between all cities; and
6. Provide local assistance to the representatives of the three cities.
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