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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-60
RECOGNIZING YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS
WHEREAS, youth exchange programs promote understanding and tolerance between cultures;
and
WHEREAS, Edina High School welcomes foreign exchange students from around the world to
spend one academic year learning in its classrooms; and
WHEREAS, Edina High School student travel abroad as exchange students to spend an academic
year learning in classrooms and homes of various countries around the world, and
WHEREAS, various youth exchange organizations promote international study and support
these students through mandated and voluntary programs that enrich the students' cultural
experience; and
WHEREAS, Edina families and Edina students' host families open their homes and welcome
• these students to live as part of their family for one year; and
WHEREAS, these foreign exchange students embark upon a unique and exciting journey,
arriving with just a suitcase and a passport. These amazing young people bravely carry their
heritage and values across the world with the hope of living, learning and sharing with an
American host family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council formally recognize these
exchange students, host families, Edina school administrators and your exchange organizations
for their dedication to peace and understanding through international cultural sharing, to
encourage the sharing of ideas, values and experience among today's youth by exposing young
scholars to leadership, civil society principles and community service.
Dated: April 17, 2012
James B. Hovland, Mayor
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CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street.Edina,Minnesota 55424
www.EdinaMN.gov.952-927-8861 . Fax 952-826-0390