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Res 39-83 RESOLUTION NO. 39-83 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, COMMEND- ING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF A SCANDINAVIAN EXCHANGE STUDENT RESIDING IN THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA. WHEREAS, the AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE sponsors Scandinavian students in this country on a student exchange program. WHEREAS, these students live with a local family while in the United States. WHEREAS, KARSTEN FREDERIKSEN has participated as a Scandinavian exchange student residing in the City of Delray Beach. WHEREAS, KARSTEN FREDERIKSEN was selected for this program only upon meeting stringent qualification requirements after an extensive review process. WHEREAS, AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE program promotes increased communication between, and understanding of, diverse peoples and cultures, by exposing each to the norms, values, mores, customs, traditions, institutions, and knowledge of the other. WHEREAS, AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE program increases and refreshes an awareness of local culture by the sharing and perception of the experiences of an individual unfamiliar with local culture. NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Delray Beach commends KARSTEN FREDERIKSEN for his achievement of having participated in the AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE program. Section 2. The AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE constitutes an invaluable contribution to the citizens of the City of Delray Beach by the sharing and perception of diverse cultural experiences. Section 3. The City Council of the City of Delray Beach appreciates the contribution of KARSTEN FREDERIKSEN to the community of Delray Beach, Florida through his participation in the AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE program. PASSED AND ADOrrED in re.ar se ion on this day of Apr;l , 1983. MAYOR ~) ~ ATTEST: City Clerk