[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16018]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   RECOGNIZING AN OUTSTANDING FRIENDSHIP AND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN TWO 
       CITIES, IRWINDALE, CA, AND SALVATIERRA, GUANAJUATO, MEXICO

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                          HON. HILDA L. SOLIS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2001

  Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an international 
friendship that began many years, has withstood the test of time and 
continues to grow as each year passes.
  The Sister City Partnership between the City of Irwindale, 
California, in the 31st Congressional District and the City of 
Salvatierra, Guanajuato, Mexico, began 36 years ago. Through this 
partnership, both communities have realized cultural and humanitarian 
benefits.
  For example, the City of Salvatierra has received donations from 
Irwindale of much-needed equipment such as a fire engine, ambulance, 
street sweeper and optical instruments to improve the quality of life 
for its citizens.
  In addition, Irwindale has experienced first-hand the benefits of 
cultural exchange and good will through the bi-annual visits of its 
residents to Mexico. In fact, a local park in Salvatierra, Mexico, was 
named after the City of Irwindale.
  I am privileged to recognize these two exemplary cities, Irwindale 
and Salvatierra, for their friendship and exchanges that benefit 
residents in both cities.

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