File #: 23-4158    Version: 1 Name: HONORING THE VISIT OF MAYOR OF OSAKA, JAPAN HIDEYUKI YOKOYAMA AND DELEGATION IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH SISTER CITY ANNIVERSARY OF OSAKA AND CHICAGO
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 7/19/2023 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 7/20/2023 Final action: 7/20/2023
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE VISIT OF MAYOR OF OSAKA, JAPAN HIDEYUKI YOKOYAMA AND DELEGATION IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH SISTER CITY ANNIVERSARY OF OSAKA AND CHICAGO WHEREAS, Mayor of Osaka Hideyuki Yokoyama was elected as Mayor in April 2023; and WHEREAS, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama is leading a delegation to Chicago in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Chicago and Osaka being named sister cities; and WHEREAS, the historic partnership between Osaka and Chicago was established as part of the Chicago Sister Cities International program in 1973 to acknowledge the shared goals of the two cities; and WHEREAS, there is a long, rich history of collaboration between the cities of Osaka and Chicago; and WHEREAS, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama brings a wealth of experience to his role including serving in a elected position for over a decade in the Osaka Prefectural Assembly; and WHEREAS, this visit will offer a vital opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen the relationship between Ja...
Sponsors: JOSINA MORITA

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

HONORING THE VISIT OF MAYOR OF OSAKA, JAPAN HIDEYUKI YOKOYAMA AND DELEGATION IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH SISTER CITY ANNIVERSARY OF OSAKA AND CHICAGO

 

WHEREAS, Mayor of Osaka Hideyuki Yokoyama was elected as Mayor in April 2023; and

 

WHEREAS, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama is leading a delegation to Chicago in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Chicago and Osaka being named sister cities; and

 

WHEREAS, the historic partnership between Osaka and Chicago was established as part of the Chicago Sister Cities International program in 1973 to acknowledge the shared goals of the two cities; and

 

WHEREAS, there is a long, rich history of collaboration between the cities of Osaka and Chicago; and 

 

WHEREAS, Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama brings a wealth of experience to his role including serving in a elected position for over a decade in the Osaka Prefectural Assembly; and

 

WHEREAS, this visit will offer a vital opportunity to share knowledge and strengthen the relationship between Japanese and Cook County partners; and 

 

WHEREAS, during this visit the Mayor of Osaka and delegation will commemorate the 50th Sister City Anniversary of Osaka and Chicago with a meeting with the Mayor of Chicago Brandon Johnson and a joint declaration; and

 

WHEREAS, during this visit the Mayor of Osaka and delegation will participate in a seminar with technology incubator 1871; and

 

WHEREAS, during this visit the Mayor of Osaka and delegation will participate in a tree planting in the Osaka Gardens in Jackson Park and will throw out a first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game; ands

 

WHEREAS, Commissioner Morita is proud to have the official residence for the Consul General of Japan in the 13th District in Evanston; and

 

WHEREAS, Commissioner Morita and the entire Board of Commissioners look forward to the important exchange of ideas and celebration of partnership; and

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby welcome Mayor of Osaka Hideyuki Yokoyama and the entire delegation to Cook County; and 

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama. 

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