Res 40-83 RESOLUTION NO. 40-83
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, SAMI TAALAS has participated as a Scandinavian exchange student
residing in the City of Delray Beach.
WHEREAS, SAMI TAALAS 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 IT 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 SAMI TAALAS
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 SAMI TAALAS to the community of Delray Beach, Florida through his
participation in the AMERICAN SCANDINAVIAN STUDENT EXCHANGE program.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this ~ day of ~ D~ ~. ,
1983. '
ATTEST:
City Clerk