HomeMy WebLinkAbout77-105RESOLUTION NO. 77-105 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA HONORING
ROBBRTO DE LA MADRID, NEWLY ELECTED GOVERNOR OF
BAJA, CALIFORNIA NORTE, MEXICO, AND PROCLAIMING
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2S THROUGH 30 AS "ROBERTO
DE LA MADRID WEEK"
WHEREAS,
ROBERTO DE LA MADRID received a mandate from the
1.3 million citizens of Baja, California Norte,
when they overwhelmingly elected him Governor on
August ?, 1977; and
WHEREAS,
ROBERTO DE LA MADRID was born in Calexico, Cali-
fornia, thus making him the first United States
born Governor in Mexican history; and
WHEREAS, ROBERTO DE LA MADRID has continued his close ties
with the American People throughout his life; and
WHEREAS ,
ROBERTO DE LA MADRID has lived and worked at
various times in the United States of America as
a student and a businessman; and
WHEREAS,
ROBERTO DE LA MADRID has dedicated more than a
quarter of a century of service to his country;
and
WHEREAS,
ROBERTO DE LA MADRID has compiled outstanding
contributions and achievements in various positions,
including: Board of Material Betterment, Director
of Economic Development, Director of Tourism,
Director of National Lottery, and a National
Senator; and
WHEREAS,
ROBERTO DE LA ~IRDRID's acute understanding of
American mores and culture, coupled with proven
skills in both the business and political arenas,
promises an expansion in the already amiable
relationship between the communities of Baja
and Southern California;
NOW,
THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Santa Ana, California, U.S.A., do hereby resolve
that ROBERTO DE LA MADRID is to be honored and con-
gratulated on his election to the office of Governor
of the State of Baja, California Norte, Mexico, and
we do hereby proclaim the week of September 25
through September 30, 1977 as:
"ROBERTO DE LA MADRID WEEK'!
in the City of Santa Ana on the occasion of his visit
to Orange County, and the banquet to be held in his
honor on September 30, 1977.
ADOPTED this 6th day of September, 1977, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen: Yamamoto, Ward, Ortiz, Evans,
Garthe, Brandt
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
FLORENCE I. MALO~
Councilmen: None
Councilme~
MAYOR