HR1263 94TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The City of Rockford signed preliminary agreements with Ferentino, Italy, in 2005 to create Rockford's first Italian Sister City; and

WHEREAS, A delegation of seven governmental officials from Ferentino will visit Rockford from May 10, 2006, to May 20, 2006; the official signing of the Sister City agreement will be on May 15, 2006, at the Rockford City Council meeting; and

WHEREAS, The sister city relationship will allow for programs and events to promote the Italian and American cultures through youth and adult exchanges, education and cultural programs, and tourism and business opportunities; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we recognize the Sister City relationship between Rockford and Ferentino, Italy, and we welcome the delegation from Ferentino, Italy, to our great State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Rockford City Council and the Ferentino, Italy, delegation as an expression of our esteem and with best wishes for the future of this sister city relationship.