Label
RIA: Londrina Brazil
Councilwoman McPherson & Council President Hartman
Title
Welcoming visitors from Londrina, Brazil and Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Toledo-Londrina Sister City Relationship.
Summary
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
WHEREAS, located in the north of the state of Paraná in the south region of Brazil, Londrina is a beautiful city known for its coffee-growing, the vast Lake Igapó, and cultural diversity; and
WHEREAS, in 1974 the City of Toledo, Ohio and Londrina, Brazil committed to an on-going collaboration in cultural exchange, education, music, art, and economic development, officially becoming Sister Cities; and
WHEREAS, Toledo City Council welcomes the entire Londrina delegation this week, including Mayor Marcelo Belinati Martins, President of Londrina City Council Emanoel Gomes, Secretary of Londrina City Hall Joao Luis Martins Esteves, and President of ACIL Angelo Pamplona; and
WHEREAS, Toledo City Council is grateful to Toledo Sister Cities International and its many volunteers who make relationships such as the Toledo-Londrina Sister City partnership a reality;
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Toledo City Council welcomes our visitors from Londrina, Brazil and cherishes the Sister City relationship, now in its 50th year.
Adopted: May 22, 2024: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: May 22, 2024
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor