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TO: ABOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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FROM: Supervisor Tom Powers Costa
DATE: May 26, 1987 County
SUBJECT: Sister County Relationship with Waterford County, Ireland
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
authorize Supervisor Tom Powers to represent the Board with regard to
the possibility of developing a sister county relationship with
Waterford County, Ireland. The period of this authorization shall run
the duration of Supervisor Powers' trip to Ireland, specifically June
28, 1987 through July 7, 1987.
BACKGROUND:
Sister county relationships have been helpful throughout the world
in the effort to bridge the gap between different nationalities and
cultures. The mutual understanding that they promote enhances the
chances for peace and cooperation. Contra Costa County currently enjoys
a sister county relationship with Taichung County, Taiwan.
A great many Americans trace their ancestry back to Ireland,
including Supervisor Powers. During his trip, Supervisor Powers plans
to meet with local officials in Waterford County to discuss the long
relationship that has existed between the United States and Ireland.
These discussions may include the development of a sister county
relationship.
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE:
RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S)
ACTION OFSOARD ON MaV 26, 1987 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED X OTHER
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
X UNANIMOUS (ABSENT f ) 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE
AYES: NOES: AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
CC: Supervisor Powers ATTESTED 44 1917
County Administrator Phil B ch.elor, Clerk of the. Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
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