Resolution 16-129 PARC Advisory Commission Explore a Venue to Display the Sister City Art Collection

CITY OF HOMER

HOMER, ALASKA

Lewis

RESOLUTION 16-129

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF HOMER, ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE PARKS, ART, RECREATION AND CULTURE ADVISORY COMMISSION EXPLORE A SUITABLE VENUE TO DISPLAY THE SISTER CITY ART COLLECTION.

               WHEREAS, The City of Homer and the City of Teshio, Hokkaido, Japan have been sister cities since taking an Oath to Establish the Sistership on April 17, 1984; and

                  WHEREAS, Teshio and Homer have enjoyed a profound camaraderie, sharing of families, student exchanges, ideals and memorabilia for more than thirty years; and

WHEREAS, Teshio has established a section within their local museum that is dedicated to the display of the memorabilia and gifts sent to them from Homer; and

WHEREAS, The Sister City Art Collection is currently displayed in the Upstairs Conference Room at City Hall, and not readily viewable by the general public; and

WHEREAS, The Sister City Art Collection should be in a venue that is accessible by the general public.

               NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby requests that the Parks, Art, Recreation and Culture Advisory Commission explore a suitable venue to display the Sister City Art Collection.

               PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Homer City Council this 5th day of December, 2016.

                                                                                                         CITY OF HOMER

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                                                                                                         BRYAN ZAK, MAYOR

ATTEST:

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JO JOHNSON, MMC, CITY CLERK

Fiscal Impact: To be determined.