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RESOLUTION NO. 93-039
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
CONCERNING THE CITY OF HAMBURG, IOWA
WHEREAS, the hardship suffered by the people, cities, and villages
along the rivers of the midwest caused by floods of 1993 have drawn
national attention, and
WHEREAS, the National League of cities has asked cities throughout the
united states to adopt a midwest city in need, and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga was fortunate to have escaped major
earthquake damage but remains vulnerable to future earthquakes, and
WHEREAS, the city of Saratoga is mindful of the aid sent from allover
the united states to neighboring cities in need after the earthquake,
and
WHEREAS, the City of Hamburg, Iowa, has major damage to its
infrastructure (parks, sewer system, roads, etc.) and to the homes of
its residents, and
WHEREAS, the City of Saratoga and the people of Saratoga, by and
through the unanimous vote of the City Council, wish to aid the City of
Hamburg.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of
Saratoga that the City of Saratoga adopts hereby the City of Hamburg
as its sister city for purposes of fundraising among its citizens, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Saratoga appoints Karen Ander-
son to chair the fundraising efforts to provide building materials,
toys, and funds for reconstruction of the City of Hamburg, Iowa, after
the flood of 1993. Donations may be sent to "Flood Fund," Saratoga
National Bank, 12000 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road, Saratoga CA 95070.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the
Saratoga City Council at a meeting held on the 1st day of September,
1993, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Anderson, Burger, Kohler, Monia and Mayor Tucker
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Isl Karen Tucker
Mayor
ATTEST:
Isl Grace E. Cory
Deputy City Clerk