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Sister City Committee (Jan 24, 2025): annual report approved; updates on Agen, Veracruz, Yokosuka; budget subcommittee leadership changed

Corpus ChristiJan 24, 20252 min read

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The Sister City Committee met Jan. 24, 2025 at City Hall (Staff Conference Room). Vice Chair Valerie Harbolovic called the meeting to order at 12:06 p.m. Five members were present and three absent. The committee approved the Dec. 12, 2024 minutes, approved an excused absence for Member Ana Rivera‑Soto, and unanimously approved the Annual Report. Subcommittee updates covered planning for the Agen delegation and 2025 cultural exchange, partners for a Veracruz virtual economic summit, Yokosuka summit registration, and Budget & Fundraising activities, including $500 in gift cards for hosting students. Staff reported Tangiers consideration is tabled and reminded members of appointment/term deadlines.

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Approved minutes of the December 12, 2024 meeting.
Approved excused absence for Member Ana Rivera‑Soto.
Unanimously approved the committee Annual Report.
Motion to make Charles Harris Chair of the Budget & Fundraising Subcommittee approved unanimously.
Budget & Fundraising subcommittee reported receipt of $500 in gift cards to be used while hosting students in Corpus Christi.
Staff liaison reported consideration of Tangiers as a sister city is tabled pending research and formal City Council process.

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