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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 62-
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
SUBJECT: SISTER CITY MISSION (PARRAS DE LA FUENTA, COAHUILA,
MEXICO)
BACKGROUND:
The Sister City Parras de la Fuente mission took place on August 6 through August 11,
2009. The delegation consisted of Council Members Sharron Spencer, Darlene Freed,
Mike Lease and Chris Coy; three Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District
educators; nine Parras Sister City Committee members; four private citizens; and two
Convention & Visitor Bureau staff members.
The delegation met with Parras' Mayor and Council and participated in the unveiling of a
plaque honoring Venustiano Carranza Garza, a pioneer and former President of
Mexico's Constitution. The delegation also took part in the celebration of Parras'
designation as one of the Sixteen Magical Cities in Mexico.
Delegates met with members of the administration of Hospital Guadalupano, the Quinta
Manuelita orphanage and school, the Fire Department and the Health Center. The
delegation further met with the Rotary Club and initiated opportunities to bring students
from SEPTA No 21 school to Grapevine for a musical/educational exchange.
Councilwoman Sharron Spencer and Paul McCallum will make a brief presentation
detailing the mission to include requests from the Parras Fire Department and
Orphanage.
8/27/2009; 09:42:45