Through this Resolution, the Common Council of the City of Bloomington, Indiana expresses its support for establishing a sibling-city relationship with the City of Palo Alto, California, which will be memorialized in an agreement between the two cities. The goal of this relationship is to foster cross-regional connection by (1) introducing opportunities to build understanding, respect, and friendship through the collaborative exploration of the culture, arts, community service, and unique attributes of each city; (2) promoting economic and business opportunities, including sustainability practices; and (3) engaging in respectful civil discourse about the issues that face our nation today.

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