Please, see the text of the resolution signed on March 22nd, 2001 in Cienfuegos, Cuba by the Tacoma delegation, led by council member Bill Evans (representing our Mayor) and the Mayor of Cienfuegos, Lic. Reemberto de la Hoz.

This ceremony followed the resolution approved by our city council back on September 12th 2000 in which Tacoma adopted Cienfuegos as the 10th sister city. So, we have signed agreements both in Cuba and Tacoma and we are officially the sister city of the city of Cienfuegos.

Our delegation included 22 members. They spent a week in Cuba and had a very full schedule in Cienfuegos. The event was publicized in the national media in Cuba, radio, TV and Granma, as well as in the local media in Cienfuegos.

We are now also trying to get other cities in the area to join us in the province of Cienfuegos.

In unity,

Marisela Fleites-Lear
Chair
Tacoma-Cienfuegos Sister City Committee.

Sincerely,

Lisa Valanti
President
US-CUBA Sister Cities As

Agreement for the Establishment
of
A Sister City Relationship

between

Tacoma, Washington, United States of America

and

Cienfuegos, Cuba

Whereas, both cities are desiring to establish lasting, friendly relations, Tacoma, Washington, United States of America and Cienfuegos, Cuba, do hereby formally agree to enter into a Sister City relationship.

Whereas, the achievement of this sister city affiliation is in the best interest of the people in both Cienfuegos and Tacoma.

Whereas, both cities will strive to maintain their close alliance and improve bilateral understanding and trust in line with their current practices. They shall make every effort to contribute to the free and prosperous life of people in both Cienfuegos and Tacoma.

Whereas both cities agree to accelerate urban modernization and enhance social stability and happiness;

Whereas both cities agree to exchange experiences concerning municipal planning and development, to organize visits, and to learn from each other;

Whereas both cities agree to promote cooperation in the areas of trade, arts and culture, economic affairs, education and social development, in order to strengthen their binding relationship.

NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the MAYORS of Tacoma and Cienfuegos, do believe that this friendship pact will further the contribution to the cause of world peace and to the development of friendly relations between the people of the United States and Cuba and our two cities: and

Further, In witness whereof, this Agreement is signed in Cienfuegos, Cuba on the ___ Day of ______, 2001.

City of Tacoma City of Cienfuegos

Mike Crowley           LIC. REEMBERTO DE LA HOZ VILLALOBOS

Mayor                                                                         Mayor