HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 071262A - Specials Thanks To Mayor Holweg Of The City Of Hannover, Germany - 07_12_1962 , � ��
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RESOLUTION �A
WHEREAS, the torch of personal freedom burns bright before those citizens
of the world'who hope for world peace as well as economic and social advancement;
and,
WHEREAS, the torch of personal freedom bur�is brighter when there is
better understanding and communication between the.citizens of different nations;
and,
WHEREAS, it is the duty and obligation of;all duly elected officials in those
countries of the "Free World" to fan the flames of the torch of personal freedoms
in order that it may burn brighter; and,
WHEREAS, for the past several years there has been close communication
and understanding between the officers of the City of Lubbock and the officers of
the City of Hannover, Germany, which has brightened the hopes of the citizens of
these sister municipalities; and,
WHEREAS. the flame of the torch of personal freedom was made to burn
brighter still because of the hospitality and cordial welcome by the Mayor and
officers of the City of Hannover, Germany, extended to the Mayor of the 'City of
Lubbock, Jack F. Strong, and his wife, during the month of June. 1962, when the
Mayor of the City of Lubbock visited the City of alrla6over; and,
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Commission as the duly elected
governing body of the City of Lubbock to express.its appreciation to the people of
the City of Hannover, Germany, and the officials of such City for the cordial
welcome and hospitality extended to the Honorable Jack F. Strong, Mayor of the
City of Lubbock, white visiting in their City; NOw!THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK;
THAT the City Commission as duly elected officials of the City of Lubbock,
Texas, U.S.A. acknowledges its grateful appreciation to the citizens and officials
of Hannover. Germany, for the 'warm hospitality and cordial welcome extended to
Mayor Jack F. Strong, and his wife during their,visit jin the City of Hannover and
that special appreciation be acknowledged, expressed and extended to the Honor-
able Mayor Holweg of the City of Hannover forbAi personal hospitality which has
brought a better understanding and broadened the, I ommunication between the City
of Lubbock, Texas, U.S.A. and its sister city, the City of Hannover. Germany,
and thereby contributed to keeping the torch of 11pejsor a freedom burring bright.
Be it further resolved that the City Secretiary be and is hcmby requested to
mail a copy of this Resolution to Mayor Holweg of Hannover, Germany, and the
President of the United States of America.
Passed by the Commission this 12th y of i IZy , 1962.
ATTEST F T tCJN Mayor
Lavenia Lowe, City Secr ry-Treasurer
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