HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2010-090 Welcoming Youth Exchange Students �91NA,
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-90
ay WELCOMING YOUTH EXCHANGE STUDENTS
City of Edina
WHEREAS, youth exchange programs promote understanding and tolerance between c (tures;
and
WHEREAS, Edina High School welcomes foreign exchange students from around the world to
spend one academic year learning in its classrooms; 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 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 outh by exposing young
scholars to leadership, civil society principles and community service.
Dated: October 19, 2010
Attest: ---
Debra A. Mangen, City rk James B. Hovland, Mayor
STATE OF MINNESOTA)
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I,the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and
foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of October 19, 2010, and as
recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of
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City Clerk
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