Sister Cities

What is a Sister City?

A sister city is a long-term partnership between two communities in two different countries.  This partnership is an approved agreement by the highest ranking officials from each city.  

The Sister Cities concept was initiated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in September of 1956. The purpose of the Sister Cities program is to increase international understanding and foster world peace through city-to-city relationships. 

Sister city relationships offer an opportunity to form connections between two communities where cultural exchange programs occur; research and development projects are conducted; and peace is promoted through people-to-people relationships.

To learn more about sister city partnerships, visit the SisterCities International website at 
http://www.sister-cities.org.

Our Sister City Mission:

To build successful relationships and international understanding among youth, adults, businesses and organizations of Galveston Island and its Sister Cities through educational, cultural and exchange programs.





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  1. Janelle Williams
    City Secretary
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    Nellie De La Fuente
    Assistant City Secretary
    Records Management Coordinator
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    Luis Barrera
    Records Management Specialist
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    Rose D'ambra
    Administrative Assistant
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    Phone:
    409-797-3510

    Fax:
    409-242-2137

    Physical Address
    823 Rosenberg
    Suite 201
    Galveston, TX 77550

    Mailing Address
    P.O. Box 779
    Galveston, TX 77553

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    Monday - Friday
    8 AM - 5 PM

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