HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 070970D - Support For Peru After Tragic Earthquake - 07/09/1970`1 MX11410%49
WHEREAS, the earthquake that struck Peru on May 31, 1970 claimed
thousands of lives and the homes and businesses of many of the people of
Peru; and
WHEREAS, the people of Texas and the people of Peru have established
close ties of hemispheric understanding, especially during the past six years
through the Texas Partners of the Alliance program; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Partners of the Alliance with Peru spearheaded .
a nationwide effort to supply disaster relief immediately upon hearing of
Peru's catastrophe; and
WHEREAS, the distinguished Eduardo Dibos, Mayor of the City of Lima,
the cosmopolitan capitol of a legendary land, is immediate Past President
of the Peru Partners of the Alliance with Texas; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT this Council and the people of the City of Lubbock, who have also
known tragedy, express their deepest sympathy to a courageous country and
-extend their help through a continued Texas -Peru partnership;
THAT a copy of this Resolution be delivered by the Mayor of the City of
Lubbock to Mayor Eduardo Dibos of Lima, Peru.
Passed by the City Council this 9th day of July, 1970.
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APPROVED:
Al
red O. Senter, Jr. , City At orney