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<br /> C. Proclamation declaring May 19.20, 1995, as Buddy Poppy Days; <br /> Mayor Gasparini read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Page. Mr. Page said that <br /> on May 19th and 20th there will be representatives collecting donations for the Veterans of <br /> Foreign Wars to support disabled veteran programs. <br /> D. Proclamation declaring May 8, 1995, as Victory in Europe Day; <br /> Mayor Gasparini read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Flores. Mr. Flores <br /> thanked the Council and the City of Redwood City for the proclamation. <br /> E. Proclamation declaring May 7-13, 1995, Tourism week in Redwood City. <br /> Councilman Sanfilipo read the proclamation and discussed how the Visitors and <br /> Conventions Bureau for San Mateo County does a tremendous amount to generate income <br /> for the cities within the County. <br /> Mayor Gasparini discussed that Redwood City has a Sister City Zhuhai China and we <br /> have a delegation visiting Redwood City at this time. The Visitor and Conventions <br /> Bureau will be showing them the highlights of San Mateo County and Redwood City. <br /> Councilwoman La Berge stated that Redwood City is currently looking for another Sister <br /> City in Mexico. The Committee is meeting over the next several months to choose a <br /> finalist. The new Sister City will add to our cultural and economic activity. <br /> MEMO 5/9/95 <br /> --.----------.------.------.------.----------------------------.----------.------.------------------------------------ <br /> 4. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS <br /> A. Mayor Gasparini discussed the letter from Peninsula Celebration Association requesting <br /> the Council to issue a "Mayor's Challenge" as part ofthis year's July 4, 1995, <br /> Independence Day Celebration. <br /> Mayor Gasparini asked for feedback from her colleagues and stated that this topic will <br /> come back to the full Council. <br /> MEMO 5/9/95 <br /> ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> 5. BOARDS, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> A. Motion to accept Don Saye's letter of resignation from the Architectural Advisory <br /> Committee effective April 26, 1995, with many thanks for his excellent service to the <br /> people of Redwood City. Mr. Saye was appointed to the Civic Cultural Commission on <br /> Apri124, 1995. <br /> MINUTE BOOK NO. 53 <br /> Regular Meeting Minutes Page No. 163 <br /> May 8, 1995 <br /> Page 4 <br /> --,_... <br />